Rubio: Vance would be ‘great’ GOP nominee in 2028 ‘if he decides he wants to do that’
UNITED STATES, JUL 28 – Marco Rubio endorses Vice President JD Vance as the favored Republican nominee for 2028, citing strong party support and Vance's lead in recent Emerson College polling.
- According to the Friday Emerson College poll, Vance leads hypothetical 2028 matchups: 45% to Newsom's 42%, 44% to Ocasio-Cortez's 41%, and 44% to Buttigieg's 43%.
- Following February’s CPAC straw poll results, Vice President JD Vance’s dominance underscores Republican strength and continuity within the party.
- During a My View segment, Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsed Vance, calling him a close friend and stating, “Well, I think JD Vance would be a great nominee.”
- Regarding his own future, Rubio emphasized he downplayed any consideration of a 2028 bid, focusing on his diplomatic role through January 2028, if allowed by the president.
- Looking ahead to 2028, Vice President JD Vance is widely seen as the GOP front-runner, with polling showing Rubio trails only Vance and Rubio downplayed 2028 ambitions.
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Rubio: Vance would be ‘great’ GOP nominee in 2028 ‘if he decides he wants to do that’
Marco Rubio sidestepped a question about his own political future, talking glowingly about the State Department, and praised Vice President Vance as a potential Republican White House nominee in 2028.
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Marco Rubio supports JD Vance for 2028 presidential run, but won’t rule out his own bid
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Rubio Praises Vance as Strong 2028 Candidate but Keeps Door Open for Himself
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Vice President JD Vance during an interview aired on July 26, calling him a “great nominee” for the 2028 presidential race. “I think JD Vance would be a great nominee,” Rubio told Fox News’s Lara Trump. “I think he’s doing a great job as vice president. He’s a close friend, and I hope he intends to do it. I know it’s kind of early.” Meanwhile, Rubio continues to be viewed by many as a potential contender hi…
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