What Mark Halperin has said about 2028 United States presidential election

3 quotes · 1 episode · Apr 8, 2026

Mark Halperin, American political journalist and host of the podcast Next Up, has been quoted on 2028 United States presidential election 3 times in 1 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, most recently on April 8, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

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Halperin said Vance is no longer a sure thing but Rubio would not challenge him, and Rubio would be the consensus choice if Vance passes.
“Vance is not a sure thing anymore, but I don't believe there's any circumstances under which Rubio would challenge him”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Iran Deal Risks and Fallout, with Curt Mills and Mark Halperin, Plus Jennifer Newsom's Wild Comments, with Damilare Sonoiki and Stepfanie Tyler | Ep. 1291 (Apr 8, 2026) · Listen from 1:09:48
Halperin named Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro as the two most likely Democratic contenders in an otherwise wide-open, weak field.
“Guys who can build big national campaigns and handle the hurly-burly, Governor Newsom and Governor Shapiro, I think remain the two most likely”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Iran Deal Risks and Fallout, with Curt Mills and Mark Halperin, Plus Jennifer Newsom's Wild Comments, with Damilare Sonoiki and Stepfanie Tyler | Ep. 1291 (Apr 8, 2026) · Listen from 1:11:37
Halperin predicted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will not run for president and will instead take a Senate seat by forcing Chuck Schumer into retirement.
“I think she'll force Chuck Schumer in retirement. She'll walk into a Senate seat. And I think that'll satisfy her for now”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Iran Deal Risks and Fallout, with Curt Mills and Mark Halperin, Plus Jennifer Newsom's Wild Comments, with Damilare Sonoiki and Stepfanie Tyler | Ep. 1291 (Apr 8, 2026) · Listen from 1:14:12

Iran Deal Risks and Fallout, with Curt Mills and Mark Halperin, Plus Jennifer Newsom's Wild Comments, with Damilare Sonoiki and Stepfanie Tyler | Ep. 1291
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 8, 2026 · 2 h 10 min
Megyn Kelly, Curt Mills and Mark Halperin dissect the U.S.–Iran ceasefire and 2026–28 politics, then a culture panel mocks Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Chelsea Handler.