Rubio backs 2028 run as Republicans survey midterm losses

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 23:15 · Archive

Republicans are discussing the 2028 presidential race after losing control of the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections.

A House Freedom Caucus original member has endorsed Marco Rubio for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination following the GOP's midterm losses. Rep. Marlin Stutzman of Indiana told Fox News Digital he is 'all in' for Rubio and called on fellow Republicans to rebuild after elections in which Democrats took control of both chambers. Stutzman suggested the party 'have to do better at communicating' and recommended changing its immigration messaging, calling for Republicans to 'get off the deportation messages, take credit for closing the border, and now start finding a path forward for those here illegally obeying the laws' through work visas rather than a path to citizenship.

Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are considered the frontrunners for the 2028 Republican nomination. However, Rubio has denied reports that he was reconsidering his role as Secretary of State, telling The New York Times that serving out all four years of Trump's second term has 'always been my plan'. He refused to answer questions about 2028, stating 'I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore. I just won't do it.' Both the White House and Secretary's office denied reports from Bloomberg and The Independent that Rubio was on 'resignation watch'.

How it is being reported

• Marco Rubio among five of Trump's team 'planning to resign' after humiliating midterm resultMarco Rubio's race for the Republican candidacy in 2028 would likely see him go head-to-head with Donald Trump's right-hand man, US Vice President JD Vance.The Mirror · 5 Nov, 23:16
• Marco Rubio vows to stick with Trump as he denies rumors he's leaving administration... but leaves mystery lingering over 2028Rubio and JD Vance are considered the favorites for the 2028 nomination, though that was before the GOP lost the House and Senate Tuesday on voter anger over the Iran War and inflation.Daily Mail · 5 Nov, 22:56
• House conservative emerges with 2028 presidential pick after GOP's midterm massacre: 'I am all in'A House Freedom Caucus original member says he's backing Marco Rubio for 2028, urging the GOP to shift immigration messaging after midterm losses.Fox News · 5 Nov, 15:22

In this story: Marco Rubio · JD Vance · Marlin Stutzman · House Freedom Caucus · Republican Party · Democratic Party

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