Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Buttigieg Leads Dem Primary; Vance, Rubio Tied, Economy Top Issue

5/28/2026

23 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Emerson College poll of 1,000 likely voters shows Pete Buttigieg (D) at 18% support, leading the 2028 Democratic primary.
The poll gives JD Vance (R-Ohio) 36% and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) 35%, a dead-heat in the Republican field.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) will not run for president in 2028.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds 39% approval and 41% of likely voters name the economy the top issue.

1 of 1

Story summary

Emerson College poll of 1,000 likely voters shows Pete Buttigieg (D) at 18% support, leading the 2028 Democratic primary.
The poll gives JD Vance (R-Ohio) 36% and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) 35%, a dead-heat in the Republican field.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) will not run for president in 2028.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds 39% approval and 41% of likely voters name the economy the top issue.