A.G. Gancarski
Don’t look now, but Gov. Ron DeSantis may be eclipsed by another very familiar Florida politician in the race to replace President Donald Trump.
Per a new Atlas Intel poll, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hit a new high in polling for the still-hypothetical race for the Republican presidential nomination three years from now.
The Hialeah Republican has surged into second place with 19% support. Vice President JD Vance is far ahead with 37% support, but Rubio’s rise suggests that the former 2016 presidential candidate may be poised for a second shot at the White House.
Meanwhile, Florida’s Governor is technically in fifth place. His 8% support puts him behind none of the above (16%) and Donald Trump Jr. (9%).
The President has said Rubio and Vance are both potential successors.
“You look at Marco, you look at JD Vance, who’s fantastic,” Trump told NBC News when asked about 2028, adding that “10 or 15 people” likewise could run.
Whether DeSantis is part of that long list is unclear, but he definitely didn’t get the name check.
It remains to be seen if the latest poll is an anomaly in terms of Rubio’s surge; a Rasmussen poll released this week showed DeSantis and him tied at 5%.
This pollster has been the best for Rubio this cycle, meanwhile.
A previous survey from Atlas Intel conducted in April showed DeSantis and Rubio at 9%, far behind the Vice President’s 60%, but representing high points compared to other recent surveys.
Meanwhile, a JL Partners poll this month showed DeSantis at 8% and Rubio at 6%.
7 comments
Cowbell Carl
May 30, 2025 at 4:43 pm
Where’s Ed to complain about any poll that makes Desantis look like the long shot he morphed himself into?
Foghorn Leghorn
May 30, 2025 at 7:05 pm
Cowboy,Ocean, and whatever other aliases you use here, I don’t pay attention to polls. I have said time and time again that it is obvious Vance would be the front runner, and this is what the poll shows. I’m still curious who leaked you my personal information. Isn’t that a violation of this board’s ROE?
Ocean Joe
May 31, 2025 at 8:35 am
Investigate please. So you can get back to the conspiracies you like most. Havent heard about Hunter’s laptop in ages.
Foghorn Leghorn
May 30, 2025 at 7:12 pm
Speaking of polls Ocean /Cowbell, I see the favorite in your party is now Buttabug. I think he, is that the right pronoun, along with AOC will be a great Tandem.😜
Ocean Joe
May 31, 2025 at 8:31 am
They didnt poll me. Dems can be counted on to pick the lousiest candidate who cant win, the one exception was rallying behind the then ancient Joe Biden. Likely someone like Bernie who isnt even a Democrat.
Ocean Joe
May 31, 2025 at 8:48 am
They didnt call me. The progressives helped bring Trump to power, and now our government has collapsed into one man rule (Jeffrey Sachs points out), having both the legislature and the courts cave.
The Tories got their king back.
Paul Passarelli
May 30, 2025 at 5:06 pm
The snow has barely melted off the barricades from the Inauguration Day ceremonies.
Give it a rest.