Marco Rubio’s 2028 momentum is getting impossible to ignore
Marco Rubio has emerged as a potential 2028 Republican presidential contender due to his high-profile roles in Donald Trump's second-term administration, despite JD Vance currently holding stronger poll numbers. Rubio's visibility and praise from Trump have boosted his political momentum, as seen in rising support at recent party events. While Vance remains a strong candidate, his approval ratings face pressure from broader administration challenges, including foreign policy and economic concerns.
- ▪Marco Rubio has gained momentum as a 2028 Republican presidential contender due to his multiple acting roles in Trump’s Cabinet.
- ▪JD Vance, Trump’s vice president, leads in early polls but faces declining approval ratings amid rising gas prices and the Iran conflict.
- ▪A recent CPAC straw poll showed Rubio with 35% support, a significant increase from 3% the previous year.
- ▪Vance received 53% support in the same CPAC poll, down from the prior year but still the highest for any non-Trump candidate in the poll’s history.
- ▪Ron DeSantis is unlikely to run without Trump’s endorsement, and Don Jr. is reportedly pursuing a television role instead of a political campaign.
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