Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioThursday 28 May 2026 19:00 BSTJD Vance Jokes About Rubio Rivalry And 'The Apprentice'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.In fullVance and Rubio are neck-and-neck for Republican nomination in 2028 new poll showsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in