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Poll: Democrats lead in Congress by 8 points and edge Rubio, Vance for 2028

Headline from Courthouse News Service, from the development of Aug 20, 2026

Newest development Aug 20, 2026 · 2 reportsRubio edges Vance in 2028 matchups with Dems: Poll

President Trump's overall job rating is holding steady at 40%, with women, Democrats and independents disapproving most strongly of his performance.

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    Poll: Democrats lead in Congress by 8 points and edge Rubio, Vance for 2028

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

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    Rubio edges Vance in 2028 matchups with Dems: Poll

    Headline from Just the News ·

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Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hill

    Ben Shapiro says Rubio's potential 2028 White House bid against Vance could backfire (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro is warning that a widely speculated 2028 presidential contest between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance could backfire on the secretary. In a podcast interview with host Patrick Bet-David released on Wednesday, Shapiro cast doubt that Rub…

  2. Washington Examiner

    Joe Concha predicts wide-open path for Rubio if Vance prioritizes family over 2028 (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha suggested that if Vice President JD Vance ultimately steps aside from the 2028 presidential race, it could open the door for Secretary of State Marco Rubio to become the Republican nominee with little opposition.

  3. The Hill

    Rubio outperforms Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchups: Poll (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio performed slightly better than Vice President Vance in multiple hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups against Democratic candidates, according to a new poll. The Emerson College and The Hill survey found that in five matchups against Democrats, Rubio outperformed Van…

  4. FOX8 WGHP

    Marco Rubio outperforms JD Vance in 2028 election hypotheticals: Poll (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio performed slightly better than Vice President JD Vance in multiple hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups against Democratic candidates, according to a new poll.

  5. Revolver News

  6. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    New 2028 poll finds shock Democrat defeating Vance and Rubio (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    A new poll shows how the vice president and secretary of state fare against five Democrats.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Buttigieg performs best among Democrats against Rubio or Vance in possible 2028 contest: Poll (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appears to be the Democratic Party’s best chance at winning the presidency against Secretary of State Marco Rubio or Vice President JD Vance in 2028, according to a poll released on Thursday.

  8. Courthouse News Service

    Poll: Democrats lead in Congress by 8 points and edge Rubio, Vance for 2028 (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    President Trump's overall job rating is holding steady at 40%, with women, Democrats and independents disapproving most strongly of his performance.

  9. Revolver News

  10. Just the News

    Rubio edges Vance in 2028 matchups with Dems: Poll (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Rubio managed to handily defeat AOC, earning 48% support to her 43%. Vance, meanwhile, still outperformed her, but by a narrower, 46% to 44% margin.

  11. New York Post

    Rubio outperforms Vance in hypothetical 2028 match-ups against Newsom, Harris and AOC: poll (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Trump has suggested Vance and Rubio should run as a ticket, referring to the duo as the “dream team.”

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