President's Battle!
Rubio Gives Way? He Actually Supports Vance!
From "Contesting for the Successor" to "Assisting in Governance," on the surface "stepping down" but actually "gathering strength," hiding a shrewd strategy of retreating to advance.
Latest news from foreign media, on July 26, Rubio said in an interview: "I think Vance would be an excellent candidate."
In the interview, Rubio did not mention his own possibility of running for office, but instead openly supported Vance. This strategy avoids being labeled as "prematurely vying for power," and shows loyalty to the Trump camp, reducing the risk of intra-party division. In fact, it also leaves many operational spaces for him. At 39 years old, Vance, as the Vice President, has direct endorsement from Trump's core circle. His populist approach and grassroots support are far superior to Rubio's. Additionally, he has strong fundraising capabilities, which are incomparable to Rubio's.
Rubio may have already judged that he is unlikely to defeat Vance in the primary elections, and has shifted to the posture of a "kingmaker" to strive for future positions (such as continuing to serve as Secretary of State, Supreme Court nominations, etc.). His firm stance against China during his tenure as Secretary of State and his remarks pressuring Russia have all accumulated trust among conservatives. Meanwhile, Rubio has left room for maneuver—should the economy slide in Trump's second term, and if Vance, as the "policy heir," is implicated, Rubio can still act opportunistically as an experienced veteran.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1838775541901466/
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