Marco Rubio Beats JD Vance by 15 Points in 2028
Mediaite • • nation
Key Points:
- A recent AtlasIntel poll shows Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading as the preferred Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential nomination, with 45.4% support among Republican respondents, surpassing Vice President JD Vance, who received 29.6%.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis trails in third place with 11.2%, while Vivek Ramaswamy and other options account for smaller shares of Republican preference.
- Among the general public, Rubio has a slightly positive image with 46% favorable and 51% unfavorable, whereas Vance faces a more negative perception at 58% unfavorable and 37% favorable.
- Political commentator Mark Halperin suggests Vance might not run in 2028 due to personal reasons and scrutiny concerns, predicting that Rubio could become the GOP nominee, potentially with Vance as a running mate if both run.
- Former President Donald Trump hinted at Rubio and Vance as a possible "dream team" ticket but stopped short of endorsing either candidate.