Stephen A. Smith warns 'not a damn soul' can beat Vance-Rubio ticket in 2028 presidential election

In response to a listener's question about which Democratic lawmaker could take on Vance and Rubio in a presidential race, Smith admitted no one had a clear shot.

"Ossoff out of Georgia. I think that he - I like him. I like how he sounds. I do," Smith said.

Smith reiterated that beating a Vance-Rubio ticket would be a tall order, especially if the Israel-Hamas peace deal negotiated by the Trump administration is successful and lasting.

Praising Rubio in particular, Smith said, "But I gotta be honest with you. If this Israel-Hamas deal comes out to be more positive than anything else, I don't think anybody's going to be able to compete with Marco Rubio, who Trump called maybe the greatest secretary of state in American history."

Smith added that he believes Rubio is a stronger contender for president than even Vance. Rubio sought the Republican nomination in 2016 but was one of the many challengers swept aside by Trump.

"Marco Rubio gets things done," Smith said, listing off the former Florida senator's various job titles. "He is no joke. I put him above Vice President Vance, I can tell you that much."