Source: Fox News
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s support for a possible presidential bid has increased in recent weeks, with a strong second-place finish in the 2028 Republican presidential nomination straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Rubio grabbed 35% of the vote, up from 3% a year earlier. Vice President JD Vance, seen as the heir apparent to President Donald Trump, finished first with 53%. Rubio’s rise is fueled by his increased responsibilities and public profile, as well as praise from Trump, who has called him “the greatest secretary of state in history.”
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rubio’s rise is carefully calibrated, with a boost from Trump’s praise. Vance’s team is already in place, while Rubio’s supporters are quietly working to increase his profile. The two men describe each other as friends, but the media senses a conflict. The CPAC straw poll results are just another step in the long game of the 2028 White House race.
Rubio’s steady rise is a reminder that the performance of politics is often about the careful management of appearances.
Author: Evan Null
