In a recent interview, outgoing Senator Mitt Romney, R-Utah, expressed his belief that Vice President-elect JD Vance is poised to be the Republican Party's presidential nominee in 2028.
Romney lauded Vance as "smart" and "well-spoken," predicting a bright political future for him.
According to Fox News, Vance was selected by President-elect Donald Trump as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The duo subsequently secured a decisive victory over the Democratic ticket, which comprised Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Romney, during his appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," asserted that the GOP "has become the party of the working-class, middle-class voter." He further credited Trump for this transformation. The senator also pointed to the Democratic Party's support for defunding the police and allowing biological males to participate in female sports as factors contributing to their loss of middle-class support.
Romney expressed his doubts about the Democratic Party's recovery, stating, "I don't know how they recover." He observed a shift in the party's base, with union workers leaving the Democrats to vote for the GOP. "And the Democratic Party is seen not as rich people, but as college professors and woke scolds," he added.
When asked by CNN's Jake Tapper about potential political retribution from Trump, Romney dismissed any concerns, suggesting that Trump would likely "focus on the future."
Romney, who has served as a senator since 2019, decided against seeking another term. His political career also includes a stint as the GOP's 2012 presidential nominee, where he was defeated by then-incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama, and a term as governor of Massachusetts.
In response to Tapper's question about his historical legacy, Romney humbly stated, "What I want is my family to remember me," implying that personal legacy outweighs political recognition.
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