U.S.POLITICS

Is Rubio running without running?

Vance's most devoted supporters insist Rubio will be his running mate, but the Washington Examiner asks whether the cheers for Rubio say otherwise; the denials keep arriving early.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 6:20 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “Is Rubio running without running?”
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6:20 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Rubio.
BBN covered this story before: Rubio push on Greenland delivers a huge diplomatic win for US… (October 15).

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Washington ExaminerIs Rubio running without running?

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThere's a new question in Washington this morning about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio is running for president without running.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is outside a conservative rally hall to sort it out.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside a rally hall where the doors just opened, and the line behind me smells like coffee and mild certainty.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe Washington Examiner reports that Vance's biggest fans say Rubio is not running, every time Rubio gets a cheer.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSir, is he running?
Gordon HaleAbsolutely not. He said he won't run against Vance, and I'll tell you that again, he's not running.
Gordon HaleI have a sign that says so, and I only made it this morning.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentYou made a sign for a man who isn't running.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat man has denied it more often than Rubio has, and I think he's running the campaign.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSports is next, and Rex has a mascot to settle up with.