Gingrich says GOP losses dim Vance's 2028 prospects, leaving primary wide open

Republicans suffered a massive defeat in Tuesday's elections, and former Speaker Newt Gingrich says this has diminished Vice President JD Vance's expected 2028 presidential bid, leaving the GOP primary "wide open." Gingrich cited the administration's failed Iran strategy and Vance's defense of a controversial ad as factors tarnishing his appeal. Vance blamed the war with Iran for the party's losses in gubernatorial, Senate, and House races, arguing the cost of losing the Senate for six years was not worthwhile. Gingrich noted momentum shifting toward Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with other potential candidates like Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton, Ron DeSantis, Pete Hegseth, and Glenn Youngkin possibly entering the race to capitalize on the party's chaos.