GRAPEVINE, Texas — Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s popularity is growing and could possibly boost him to one of the top two spots in the 2028 GOP presidential race, if attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference are to be believed. 

Many people at CPAC said Rubio was their favorite in the burgeoning 2028 race. Although many also said they would support Vice President JD Vance in 2028 or wished for a Republican ticket involving both men.