It’s perpetually campaign season in today’s highly polarized political world, and the polls, for what they’re worth, are off to the races.

As anyone who follows politics knows, the way polling questions are asked can manipulate results. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday reportedly probed right-leaning voters on “what kind of candidate” they’d like to see run for president in 2028.

The lengthy poll focused heavily on President Donald Trump and tossed Donald Trump Jr. into the mix of potential presidential candidates. Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, JD Vance, Brian Kemp, Tucker Carlson, Glenn Youngkin, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, and Ted Cruz were also among those polled.

“Thinking about the 2028 Presidential Election, what kind of candidate for the Republican Presidential nominee do you think each of the following would be?” the poll asked about all of its picks.

Rubio led the pack of potential candidates, followed by JD Vance and Ron DeSantis, who rounded out the top three. The poll also asked Republican voters if they want their next nominee to take a different or similar approach to President Trump’s governing style, with a slight minority saying the latter at 46%.

JUST IN – 45% OF REPUBLICAN VOTERS SAY MARCO RUBIO WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT 2028 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, 43% SAY THE SAME OF JD VANCE — REUTERS/IPSOS POLL https://t.co/EeFfemNMbq

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) November 12, 2026

The poll yielded more unfavorable results for Trump and his administration.

🇺🇸 Americans have made their priorities clear following the midterm elections, with the cost of living topping the list of issues they want Congress to tackle.

A new Reuters poll shows that economic pressures remain the biggest concern for voters, with three issues standing out:

•⁠ ⁠53% want Congress to address the cost of living.

•⁠ ⁠47% want action on rising gas prices.

•⁠ ⁠41% want lower healthcare costs.

The findings come as Democrats prepare to take control of both the House and Senate in January.

Interestingly, despite the political swings, 74% of Americans say it’s important for the incoming Democratic leadership to work with Trump.

The results suggest Americans are looking for practical economic relief and cooperation between the two parties rather than another round of political confrontation.

Source: Reuters, ABC30 / Writer: Mhedi

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 12, 2026

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a WHOPPING 62% of Americans want Congress to repeal Trump’s tariffs.

TRUMP’S TARIFFS = BACKFIRE. https://t.co/gKlyiI6yzo

— Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) November 11, 2026

Many in the booming manufacturing sector might disagree, but here we are. It’s going to be a long two years.

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