{
  "id": 18229373,
  "title": "Race for 2028 heats up after US midterms firestorm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/race-for-2028-heats-up-after-us-midterms-firestorm-18229373",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T01:42:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/11/05/race-for-2028-heats-up-after-us-midterms-firestorm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2028 presidential race has taken a dramatic turn following the Democratic landslide in the US midterm elections. The collapse of Republican support, led by the collapse of the MAGA coalition, presents a significant challenge for the party's presumptive heir, Vice President JD Vance. Vance, who had been the frontrunner to succeed Donald Trump, now faces the daunting task of distancing himself from Trump's unpopular war on Iran. The Republican Party's debacle could provide opportunities for other potential candidates. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who previously ran against Trump, has become more vocal, while Texas Senator Ted Cruz has also indicated he is open to the possibility. Democrats, on the other hand, are feeling more optimistic after their strong showing in the midterms. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, known for his youthful appeal, has sparked speculation about a potential 2028 run. Other notable contenders include Kamala Harris, Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rahm Emmanuel, and Mark Kelly.",
  "summary": "The US midterm elections have reshaped the 2028 race to succeed Donald Trump, complicating the prospects of vice president JD Vance while creating opportunities for emerging Democratic figures.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Race for 2028 heats up after US midterms firestorm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/race-for-2028-heats-up-after-us-midterms-firestorm",
        "published": "2026-11-05T01:56:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}