A recent Emerson College poll reveals significant shifts in the 2028 presidential race, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio gaining ground on Vice President JD Vance among Republican voters. Rubio’s support has surged to 35%, nearly matching Vance’s 36%, a sharp decline from Vance’s previous 52% support in earlier polls.

Republican Primary Dynamics

Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, highlighted the changing dynamics within the Republican primary. Rubio’s rise is particularly notable among voters over 50, where he leads Vance 41% to 35%. In contrast, Vance maintains a lead among younger Republicans under 50, with 37% support compared to Rubio’s 26%.

Further down the Republican field, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are tied at 5% each. Notably, 15% of GOP voters remain undecided, an increase from previous polls.

Democratic Field Overview

On the Democratic side, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has emerged as the early front-runner, leading with 18% support. California Governor Gavin Newsom follows with 16%, a significant drop from his previous 25% standing. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is third with 11%, while Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and former Vice President Kamala Harris are tied at 10% each. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear rounds out the top tier with 9% support.

These developments come as President Trump has been gauging public opinion at rallies, suggesting a potential Vance-Rubio ticket as a ‘dream team’ for the Republican Party.

Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.