{"id":2636902,"date":"2026-07-28T20:14:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T00:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wj-straw-poll-rubio-dominates-field-passes-up-jd-vance\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T20:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T00:20:29","slug":"wj-straw-poll-rubio-dominates-field-passes-up-jd-vance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wj-straw-poll-rubio-dominates-field-passes-up-jd-vance\/","title":{"rendered":"WJ Straw Poll: Rubio Dominates Field, Passes Up JD Vance"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwj-straw-poll-rubio-dominates-field-passes-up-jd-vance%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2636902&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The content discusses a political poll conducted by the Western Journal regarding potential Republican candidates for the 2028 presidential race. marco Rubio leads with 50.3% support, showing an increase, while Vice President J.D. Vance and outgoing Rep.Thomas Massie trail behind. Despite constitutional limits preventing Trump from running again, he still garners notable support at 5.9%, alongside DeSantis at 5.7%. Trump has expressed admiration for Rubio and Vance, revealing that Vance is considered the frontrunner with backing from prominent figures like donald Trump Jr. and Tucker Carlson.Vance aligns with Trump&#8217;s views and has been actively building support among donors and allies,while Rubio maintains close ties with Florida political circles and Hispanic voters. the discussion highlights the evolving dynamics among Republican contenders, with various supporters and political strategies shaping the upcoming nomination process.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a strong week in The Western Journal\u2019s straw poll that provides an unofficial check on the pulse of voters as 2028 looms.<\/p>\n<p>As a conservative news site, readers generally offer a conservative perspective on their choice. It\u2019s not science, but it highlights how potential candidates rise and fall as we move closer to a decision. Readers can participate each week by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.westernjournal.com\/strawpoll2028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StrawPoll.US<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio was at 50.3 percent in this week\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WesternJournalX\/status\/2082139713863848295?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">straw poll<\/a>, up 2.2 percent from last week.<\/p>\n<p>Vice President J.D. Vance slipped 1.1 percent to 24.4 percent support, while outgoing Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky dropped .4 percent to 10.3 percent.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dominating the field in The Western Journal\u2019s latest 2028 presidential straw poll! Let us know who you would support at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ki7pr0dk70\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ki7pr0dk70<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s results:<br \/> -Marco Rubio rises 2.2%<br \/> -JD Vance slides 1.1%<br \/> -Thomas Massie comes in distant\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HbV3LcwqxL\">pic.twitter.com\/HbV3LcwqxL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Western Journal (@WesternJournalX) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WesternJournalX\/status\/2082139713863848295?\">July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Although the Constitution says he can\u2019t run again, President Donald Trump still drew 5.9 percent support \u2014 just .2 percent ahead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with 5.7 percent.<\/p>\n<p>As noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/policy\/who-is-the-heir-to-the-maga-movement-trump-keeps-his-options-open-0f9e8c5c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>, Trump is weighing his role in 2028 and which of his two major allies to support.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio has said he will not challenge Vance, who is expected to seek the Republican nomination in 2028. Vance is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-dems-plan-to-tar-patel-as-alcoholic-backfires-when-patel-reminds-crowd-of-dems-own-alcohol-disgrace-and-brings-receipts\/\" title=\"WATCH: Dem&#039;s Plan to Tar Patel as Alcoholic Backfires When Patel Reminds Crowd of Dem&#039;s Own Alcohol Disgrace ... and Brings Receipts\">de facto front-runner<\/a> and leads multiple polls.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has praised them both.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">As Vice President Vance navigates foreign policy fights that are dividing Republicans, could Secretary of State Marco Rubio find an opening in the 2028 presidential race? Common Ground Party founder <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JohnMorganESQ?\">@JohnMorganESQ<\/a> argues Rubio\u2019s low-drama approach and limited political baggage\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/85Xvk91BCo\">pic.twitter.com\/85Xvk91BCo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Hill (@thehill) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thehill\/status\/2082209391663522234?\">July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMarco is going to go down, I think, as the best secretary of state in history. That\u2019s my opinion. Now, I\u2019m a little prejudiced because I like him,\u201d Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.democrats.senate.gov\/newsroom\/trump-transcripts\/transcript-president-trump-addresses-the-shield-of-the-americas-summit-in-doral-florida-3726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> recently.<\/p>\n<p>In February, Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1964162114513715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">called<\/a> Vance \u201ca brilliant guy\u201d who can be a \u201clittle bit tough on occasion \u2026We gotta slow him down just a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rubio was the \u201copposite extreme,\u201d Trump said, adding, \u201cMarco does it with a velvet glove, but it\u2019s still a kill.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I don\u2019t know how I can state this more clearly: JD Vance is going to be the Republican nominee in 2028, Marco Rubio will not run against him, and many of the same people who are wrong about Vance were also wrong about Trump. Everything else is just noise.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mike Sabo (@MESabo86) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MESabo86\/status\/2082207309392957576?\">July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"560\">Vance has the backing of Donald Trump Jr. and is friends with Tucker Carlson and Erika Kirk, who has said Turning Point USA will back him in 2028. As finance chair of the Republican National Committee, Vance has been making connections to critical campaign donors.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1350\">Rubio is tight with Florida power brokers and influential Hispanic Republicans, and some Jewish donors are queasy over Vance\u2019s friendship with Carlson.<\/p>\n<p>Each man has supporters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrint the signs. 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