Secretary of State Marco Rubio won the straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit held over the weekend, receiving 85% support from attendees. The event, hosted by the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, attracted over 500 participants. The straw poll included 27 potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election. Vice President JD Vance received 71% support, while Governor Ron DeSantis garnered 55%. Other candidates, including Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson, received 5%, and prominent Democrats received minimal support, with Kamala Harris at 0% and Gavin Newsom at 1%. In a second question asking for a top choice, Rubio again led with 57% compared to Vance's 21%. Greg Schaller, director of the Centennial Institute, commented on Rubio's performance, highlighting it as grassroots validation of his record.
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Marco Rubio Leads 2028 Straw Poll at Western Conservative Summit
Marco Rubio topped the straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit with 85% support, followed by JD Vance at 71% and Ron DeSantis at 55%. The event attracted over 500 attendees and included a total of 27 potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election.
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Rubio crushes Vance in Western Conservative Summit 2028 straw poll
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Marco Rubio Leads 2028 Straw Poll at Western Conservative Summit