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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Rubio surges in 2028 GOP primary polls, closing the gap with Vance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vaulted from single digits to a near-tie with Vice President JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 Republican presidential primary polling, a shift that complicates Vance's once-dominant position as President Trump's heir apparent. The movement has been swift and steep. An Emerson College poll released in late May showed Rubio at […] The post Rubio surges in 2028 GOP primary polls, closing the gap with Vance appeared first on American Almanac .

How has President Trump responded to the potential competition between Vance and Rubio?
President Trump has praised Rubio as potentially "the greatest secretary of state in history," has called a potential Vance-Rubio ticket a "dream team" and "unstoppable," and has polled crowds at speeches to see if they prefer Vance or Rubio for 2028.
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What specific foreign policy achievement is credited to Marco Rubio's tenure as Secretary of State?
Rubio led efforts that resulted in Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro being captured and imprisoned in New York, leading to a new, more cooperative government being installed under Delcy Rodríguez.
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What is the generational divide in Republican voter support for Rubio and Vance according to Emerson data?
Rubio leads among Republican voters over 50, pulling 41% to Vance's 35%. Conversely, Vance holds the advantage among voters under 50, leading 37% to 26%.
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What were the polling numbers for Rubio and Vance in February 2026?
By February 2026, Marco Rubio had climbed to 20% support while JD Vance held at 52%.
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What was the results of the Emerson College poll released in late May regarding the 2028 Republican presidential primary?
The Emerson College poll showed Secretary of State Marco Rubio with 35% support among likely Republican primary voters, which was just one point behind Vice President JD Vance at 36%.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vaulted from single digits to a near-tie with Vice President JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 Republican presidential primary polling, a shift that complicates Vance's once-dominant position as President Trump's heir apparent. The movement has been swift and steep. An Emerson College poll released in late May showed Rubio at 35% support among likely Republican primary voters, just one point behind Vance at 36%. That gap was far wider only months earlier: in August 2025, Vance commanded 52% to Rubio's 9%. By February 2026, Rubio had climbed to 20% while Vance held at 52%. The New York Post reported the latest numbers as a 15-point Rubio surge since February alone. A separate University of New Hampshire…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Rubio edges Vance in most hypothetical 2028 match-ups, new poll finds

Secretary of State Marco Rubio runs stronger than Vice President JD Vance against four of five Democratic contenders in hypothetical 2028 presidential match-ups, a gap that could shape the first open Republican primary in over a decade. An Emerson College/Hill poll of 1,000 respondents, published Wednesday, tested both Republicans against five Democrats: former Transportation Secretary […] The post Rubio edges Vance in most hypothetical 2028 match-ups, new poll finds appeared first on American Almanac .

What did President Trump say to donors in the Oval Office regarding JD Vance, according to a report by the Washington Post?
Trump reportedly told donors, "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD."
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What has JD Vance stated regarding a potential 2028 presidential run?
Vance has not committed to a 2028 run; in June, he stated he would discuss a presidential bid with his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, after the November midterms. On CBS's "Sunday Morning," he provided a non-answer by saying, "The way I make decisions is, I try not to make them until I absolutely must."
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What was the level of undecided respondents in the hypothetical 2028 match-up between JD Vance and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Eleven percent of respondents were undecided in the Vance-Ocasio-Cortez pairing, which was the highest undecided share in any match-up tested.
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What were the results of the hypothetical 2028 poll comparing Rubio and Vance against California Governor Gavin Newsom?
Gavin Newsom held a five-point lead over JD Vance and a two-point lead over Marco Rubio.
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What were the hypothetical 2028 polling results for Marco Rubio in a matchup against Kamala Harris?
Marco Rubio trailed Kamala Harris by five points in the match-up.
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How did Secretary of State Marco Rubio perform against Vice President JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 presidential match-ups according to an Emerson College/Hill poll?
Rubio ran stronger than Vance in four out of five hypothetical match-ups against Democratic contenders. Rubio outperformed Vance in every pairing except for one involving Pete Buttigieg, who held a five-point lead over both men.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio runs stronger than Vice President JD Vance against four of five Democratic contenders in hypothetical 2028 presidential match-ups, a gap that could shape the first open Republican primary in over a decade. An Emerson College/Hill poll of 1,000 respondents, published Wednesday , tested both Republicans against five Democrats: former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Rubio outperformed Vance in every pairing except one, Buttigieg, who held a five-point lead over both men. The numbers carry a three-point margin of error, and at least six percent of respondents…Open

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AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi) - Bernie Sanders backs Angie Nixon after her stunning Florida primary upset

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon on Thursday, two days after she stunned the party establishment by defeating heavily funded favorite Alex Vindman. Why it matters: Sanders gives Nixon a prominent national progressive ally as she pivots to a difficult general-election race against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. - Sanders also cast Nixon as a model for the Democratic Party's future. What he's saying: "Angie is proof that organized people can take on the organized money of the wealthy and powerful — and win," Sanders said in a statement released by Nixon's campaign. - Sanders praised Nixon's support for Medicare for All, canceling medical debt, expanded child care and paid family leave. The…

What is the potential political impact of Bernie Sanders endorsing Angie Nixon?
The endorsement provides Nixon with a prominent national progressive ally and strengthens her connection to the national left, though it also provides Republicans an opening to make socialism a centerpiece of the fall campaign.
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How did Bernie Sanders describe Angie Nixon's victory in a statement released by her campaign?
Sanders stated that "Angie is proof that organized people can take on the organized money of the wealthy and powerful — and win."
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What specific policies did Bernie Sanders praise in Angie Nixon's platform?
Sanders praised Nixon's support for Medicare for All, canceling medical debt, expanded child care, and paid family leave.
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Who did Senator Bernie Sanders endorse for the Florida Democratic Senate nomination on Thursday, August 20, 2026?
Bernie Sanders endorsed Angie Nixon, who won the primary after defeating the heavily funded favorite Alex Vindman.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon on Thursday, two days after she stunned the party establishment by defeating heavily funded favorite Alex Vindman. Why it matters: Sanders gives Nixon a prominent national progressive ally as she pivots to a difficult general-election race against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. - Sanders also cast Nixon as a model for the Democratic Party's future. What he's saying: "Angie is proof that organized people can take on the organized money of the wealthy and powerful — and win," Sanders said in a statement released by Nixon's campaign. - Sanders praised Nixon's support for Medicare for All, canceling medical debt, expanded child care and paid family leave. The…Open

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JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Cook Political Report shifts Iowa, Texas races to tossups

Cook Political Report provides race rankings based on polling data and research.

What changes did the Cook Political Report make regarding races in Iowa and Texas?
The Cook Political Report has shifted the race rankings for Iowa and Texas to the tossup category.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump posts AI video showing off ballroom to GEORGE WASHINGTON

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President Trump posted an AI-generated video depicting him showing George Washington a completed White House ballroom. MS NOW's Molly Jong-Fast calls it "more than a little ironic" and shares how it's indicative of how Trump is looking at the midterms and his presidency.

What does the AI-generated video posted by President Trump depict?
The video depicts President Trump showing George Washington a completed White House ballroom.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Perry Stein, Alexei Koseff) - Feds seize Eric Swalwell’s devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry

The former congressman, once considered a leading candidate in the California governor’s race, resigned after allegations surfaced in the spring.

What is the professional background of Eric Swalwell prior to his resignation?
He is a former congressman who was once considered a leading candidate in the California governor’s race.
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What actions did federal authorities take regarding Eric Swalwell?
Federal authorities seized Eric Swalwell’s devices and searched his home.
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