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If Harris and Vance do face off in 2028, the electoral map could reveal interesting dynamics. Vance’s underperformance in an increasingly right-leaning Ohio raises eyebrows, especially as he only won the state by six points during his Senate campaign, which was below what many expected given the GOP's overall strength in the region. This could signal vulnerability as he looks to a broader national election.
On the other hand, Harris's recent gains in approval ratings suggest a steady climb, which might offer her a greater advantage than others in previous election cycles. Nevertheless, the overall political sentiment can fluctuate greatly, and projections based on early polls hold only limited predictive power.