New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The US midterm election results are already reshaping the race for the White House in 2028. The Republican defeat has put Vice President JD Vance under pressure, while several Democrats are emerging with a stronger national profile.

As the dust settles, the immediate next steps in American politics will centre on shifting leadership, upcoming legislative deadlines, and intense gridlock.Vance had been widely seen as the Republican frontrunner for 2028. He has tried to distance himself from the election defeat, blaming unpopular war with Iran for the Republican losses. Though Trump made it clear that he has no regrets about the decision to strike Iran.

The defeat has also emboldened critics within the Republican camp....