Massive News Unfolding on Vice President JD Vance After a Surprising Brand New Report Reveals JD Vance Has Won The...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans and right-leaning independents continue to view Vice President JD Vance as the top choice for the next presidential primary, according to a new Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has moved up in the standings.
The poll surveyed 952 Republicans and 225 independents who lean Republican from across the country, asking them to choose from 15 well-known conservative politicians or to select “someone else” or “not sure.” Vance received 36 percent of the vote, nearly twice as much as Donald Trump Jr., who came in second with 19 percent. Another 14 percent said they were not sure, bringing the total to 70 percent of all respondents.
Both Vance and Trump Jr. saw some decline in support since a similar October poll. Rubio, however, gained ground. He received 9 percent overall but ranked as the third choice and performed strongly among independent voters.
The results come as President Trump asked a group of donors at his Mar-a-Lago estate for their thoughts about Vance and Rubio. “What do you think of JD Vance and Marco Rubio?” Trump asked, according to The Wall Street Journal. Sources said donors applauded more loudly for Rubio than for Vance. The informal poll occurred one day after Trump placed Rubio prominently in the administration’s public posture.
During a press conference in Florida, Trump noted that Vance had been “less enthusiastic” about going to war with Iran. He described differences in how the two men approach politics and diplomacy. “He gets a little bit tough on occasion; we gotta slow him down on occasion,” Trump said about Vance. He contrasted that with Rubio’s style, saying, “Then we have the opposite extreme. Marco does it with a velvet glove. But it’s a kill.”
A separate survey conducted by the Daily Mail and JL Partners between March 2 and March 3 asked voters which figures have the most influence in Trump’s inner circle. Vance led with 19 percent, followed by Rubio at 12 percent. Stephen Miller and Donald Trump Jr. were tied for third. The poll surveyed 1,020 registered voters and had a margin of error of 3.1 percent.
The same survey found Rubio’s approval rating had declined slightly from 40 percent in February to 36 percent. Thirty-four percent disapproved, and 17 percent were neutral, while 14 percent were unsure.
Both Vance and Rubio have rejected suggestions of rivalry. Vance addressed the issue during a February interview with Fox News, saying, “Marco is my closest friend in the administration. I think it’s so interesting the media wants to create this conflict where there just isn’t any conflict.” Rubio told Vanity Fair last year that if Vance runs for president in 2028, he would support him. “If he runs for president in 2028, he’s going to be our nominee, and I’ll be one of the first people to support him,” Rubio said.
The poll results reflect ongoing discussions within the Republican Party about the post-Trump landscape. Vance’s lead among Republicans and right-leaning independents underscores his position as a leading figure in the party. Rubio’s gains, particularly among independents, suggest broadening appeal in certain voter segments. The informal donor reaction at Mar-a-Lago highlights the importance of personal relationships and public posture in shaping perceptions within Republican circles.
The developments occur as the party looks ahead to future national elections. Analysts note that early polling in primary fields can shift significantly over time, particularly as candidates define their platforms and respond to evolving national issues. Both Vance and Rubio continue to play prominent roles in the Trump administration, with Vance as vice president and Rubio as secretary of state.
The survey data and Trump’s comments provide a snapshot of current dynamics within the Republican coalition. While Vance maintains a clear lead in the primary preference poll, Rubio’s movement and the donor reaction indicate he remains a significant figure. The mutual expressions of support between Vance and Rubio suggest party unity remains a priority as Republicans prepare for the next electoral cycle.
Further polling and campaign developments are expected in the coming months as the party evaluates potential candidates and strategies for 2028 and beyond. The focus remains on maintaining momentum from recent electoral successes while addressing key policy priorities.
Hakeem Jeffries Panics - He Just Lost A WAVE of House Seats Intensifies
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a sharp public rebuke against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following the governor's announcement of a special legislative session to redraw Florida’s congressional district boundaries, a strategic move expected to yield four additional seats for Republicans in the United States House of Representatives.
Governor DeSantis defended the mid-decade redistricting initiative by asserting that Florida was shortchanged in the 2020 Census relative to its explosive population growth over recent years. DeSantis emphasized that registered Republicans now hold a 1.5 million voter advantage across the Sunshine State, arguing that the existing district boundaries rely on unconstitutional racial classifications rather than geographic and demographic reality.
"The new map will more fairly reflect Florida’s current population makeup and fulfill our commitment to mid-decade adjustments."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated during his official announcement of the special session.
Representative Jeffries quickly pushed back against the plan, characterizing the proposed congressional map as a partisan overreach that could ultimately backfire on state Republicans during upcoming election cycles.
"It is a 'DeSantis Dummymander'. Florida Republicans pursuing this redistricting will end up in the exact same situation as Texas Republicans, whom I describe as being on the run. They are dummymandering their way into the minority before a single vote is cast."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared in response to the governor's redistricting strategy.
In a swift counter-response, Governor DeSantis dismissed the minority leader's warnings, inviting the New York Democrat to travel to Florida to campaign personally against the proposed boundary adjustments.
"I invite Leader Jeffries to campaign in Florida. I would be happy to host him at the governor’s mansion and take him fishing. Having Jeffries campaign across the state will only benefit Republicans because Florida voters will soundly reject the ideology being presented."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated during a subsequent media press conference.
The redistricting battle in Florida unfolds amidst a broader national struggle for control of the House of Representatives, where state-level map adjustments across the country could determine the congressional majority. The Supreme Court of the United States recently lifted a lower court injunction that had temporarily blocked a new congressional map in Texas, a decision that could potentially add five Republican seats to the lower chamber.
Conversely, California’s pending redistricting plans are projected to yield five additional seats for Democrats, while Virginia’s congressional map remains subject to ongoing legal challenges before the state Supreme Court over constitutional boundary concerns. As both major political parties adjust their national strategies, mid-decade redistricting initiatives in key states continue to reshape the legislative landscape ahead of the upcoming congressional elections.
49–50 VOTE — Lone Democrat Saves Trump From Senate Defeat
The Senate narrowly rejected another attempt Thursday to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to continue U.S. military operations against Iran without explicit congressional authorization, as a small group of Republicans joined Democrats in challenging the administration’s handling of the conflict.
The Senate voted 49-50 against the war powers resolution, falling just short of adopting a measure that had previously cleared the House.
The resolution would have directed Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress specifically authorized continued military action through a declaration of war or an authorization for use of military force.
Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina — joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to oppose it, while Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland did not vote.
The 1973 War Powers Resolution was enacted after the Vietnam War in an effort to constrain presidents from maintaining prolonged military engagements without congressional authorization.
But multiple adminstrations since have claimed the act is an unconstitutional restraint on the president’s role as commander-in-chief.
Most Senate Republicans remained opposed to the measure, arguing that restricting the president while U.S. forces remain engaged against Iran could undermine American military operations and negotiating leverage.
The vote comes as the Iran war approaches its seventh month and as concerns about the conflict have increasingly spilled into the November midterm campaigns.
Rising gasoline and diesel prices have intensified the political debate, particularly in competitive congressional races.
Some Republican candidates who previously supported Trump’s handling of Iran have recently called for the conflict to end quickly.
Republican Senate candidates Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ashley Hinson in Iowa both called this week for a swift conclusion to the war, citing its effect on American energy prices and household costs. Hinson had previously voted multiple times against House efforts to restrict Trump’s war powers.
Thursday’s vote was the latest in a long series of congressional attempts to impose limits on the administration’s military campaign.
The Senate has considered 14 Iran-related war powers resolutions since the United States and Israel began military operations against Iran in February, according to reports.
Congressional critics of the war argue that the Constitution gives Congress, rather than the president, the authority to declare war and that months of sustained hostilities require explicit legislative approval.
The Pentagon has estimated the war has cost approximately $42 billion, according to Stars and Stripes. At least 19 American service members have been killed and more than 750 injured during the conflict, Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said during Thursday’s debate.
Republicans supporting Trump have argued that the president possesses sufficient authority as commander in chief to conduct the military campaign and that congressional restrictions could interfere with efforts to force Iran into negotiations.
Trump has continued to publicly defend the war.
During his address to the United Nations General Assembly this week, the president argued that military action had prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and called on other countries to increase economic pressure on Iran.
Trump also said he believes an agreement with Tehran remains possible, while warning that the United States could dramatically escalate military action if diplomacy fails.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Tehran remained open to a diplomatic resolution but would not negotiate under military threats.
Thursday’s Senate vote followed another significant congressional challenge to Trump’s Iran policy.
The House passed a similar war powers measure last week by a 220-204 vote, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. That vote represented the third time the House had voted to end U.S. participation in the Iran conflict.
