Rubio outperforms Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchups: Poll
A new poll tested how Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance would perform in hypothetical 2028 presidential races against Democratic candidates. Rubio showed slightly stronger numbers than Vance in these matchups.
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