Vance Wins CPAC 2028 Straw Poll, Says He Is Focused on VP Duties
Vice President JD Vance told reporters he is not considering the presidential election two years away and remains focused on work in his current office. Vance praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a dear friend while stressing that both are concentrated on accomplishing the American people's business.
realitytea.comVice President JD Vance told reporters on May 13, 2026, that he is remaining focused on working for the American people as vice president and is not yet considering the presidential election that is still two years away. Vance spoke as speculation swirls around potential 2028 contenders, even as neither he nor Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared candidacy.
"There are a few topics that I want to talk about less than what office I'm going to run for years down the road when I'm having a good time and trying to do good work in the job that the American people already elected me to do," Vance said.
He directly addressed questions about a possible joint ticket with Rubio. "I've answered this question, probably in any number of ways, I love Marco. I think he's a great Secretary of State," Vance continued.
Vance and Rubio are both members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet. "But I think both of us are very much focused on accomplishing the American people's business right now," Vance added. When asked specifically about running in 2028 with Rubio, Vance responded with emphasis on the present.
” he said. “But if I was the American people, there are a few things I would hate more than a guy who’s barely been in office a year and a half already angling for the next job. ” A CPAC straw poll in March found Vance as the GOP's top contender.
Rubio polled a close second in the same survey. President Donald Trump is term-limited. " The vice president's remarks came Wednesday as he fended off the latest suggestion of a Vance-Rubio ticket. Vance made the comments to reporters on the same day the article detailing them was published at 3:58pm.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-03
CPAC straw poll finds Vance as top GOP contender with Rubio in close second
1 sourceJust the News - 2026-05-13
Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters about focus on current role and dismisses 2028 speculation
3 sourcesJust the News · CBS News · Mario Nawfal - 2026-05-13 15:58
Just the News publishes article on Vance's remarks
1 sourceJust the News
Potential Impact
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March CPAC poll positions both men as frontrunners despite no formal declarations
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Vance's comments may dampen immediate speculation about 2028 positioning within the GOP
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