Vance Tops CPAC Straw Poll as Rubio Narrows Gap
CPAC straw poll of about 1,600 attendees gave Vice President JD Vance 53% and Secretary of State Marco Rubio 35%, narrowing Vance's lead from last year.
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Overview
CPAC's straw poll of about 1,600 attendees showed Vice President JD Vance with 53% support and Secretary of State Marco Rubio with 35%.
The result sharpens the contest to succeed President Donald Trump as Republicans prepare for November's midterm elections, with less than eight months remaining.
Donald Trump skipped the conference, and attendees said his endorsement would loom large in any nominating contest.
The showing marks a shift from last year's CPAC straw poll, when Vance had 61% and Rubio had 3%, and no other contender topped 2% this year.
Vance has said he is weighing a potential 2028 run but that his immediate focus is governing and helping Republicans win the midterms.
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Vice President JD Vance received 53% support, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio received 35% among about 1,600 attendees.