Support Builds Inside the GOP for a Rubio 2028 Presidential Bid: About Two Dozen Republican Lawmakers Interviewed, Several Voicing Open Support
Politico reported on November 11 that, after the midterm elections, a movement inside the Republican Party to draft Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the 2028 presidential race is growing. Politico interviewed about two dozen Republican lawmakers, several of whom voiced open support.
"I hope he runs... he's the most talented Republican by far," said Representative Marlin Stutzman of Indiana. Representative Mike Haridopolos of Florida also voiced support for a Rubio bid.
Rubio himself told reporters on November 10 that he was "just not going to talk about 2028 anymore," and has given no indication that he will run; he has previously said he would back Vice President Vance if Vance runs. Senator Jim Banks said he would back Vance.
The discussion comes as Republicans absorb their losses in the November 3 midterms and as Vance is reported to be seriously considering not running in 2028, making the shape of the 2028 Republican field an early Washington topic.
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(Source: Politico)
Source: Politico
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