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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ariana Baio

Two top Trump officials locked in tight race for 2028 GOP nomination, poll shows

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  • A new Emerson College poll reveals a close contest between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
  • The survey indicates 36 percent of likely Republican primary voters would support Vance, while 35 percent would back Rubio.
  • Rubio has significantly increased his popularity, gaining 15 percentage points between February and May, as Vance's support decreased by 16 percentage points.
  • Vance is seen as a potential inheritor of Donald Trump's legacy, appealing to working-class voters, while Rubio has built a reputation for reliability and experience in various administration roles.
  • Trump has publicly hinted at both men as potential candidates and even suggested they could run together, though neither has officially announced their candidacy.

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Vance and Rubio are neck-and-neck for Republican nomination in 2028 new poll shows

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