Buttigieg performs best among Democrats against Rubio or Vance in possible 2028 contest: Poll

A recent Emerson College survey indicates that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is the Democratic Party's strongest candidate for the 2028 presidency. In hypothetical matchups against likely GOP contenders, Buttigieg leads both Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance by 5 points. The poll suggests that Buttigieg represents the best chance for Democrats to secure a victory against these specific Republican opponents in a future presidential contest based on current voter data.