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Recent Republican polls indicate that JD Vance is consolidating his status as the overwhelming favorite among GOP contenders. In a straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), he has shown a strong lead, which positions him positively ahead of the Republican primary. Meanwhile, on the Democratic side, Kamala Harris consistently commands over 30% of the national electorate's support, a figure that markedly rose to 38% in a recent poll by McLaughlin and Associates. This suggests a robust endorsement from the Democratic base remains firmly behind Harris as she enters the contest.