FOXA - Trump Gains Support Ahead Of Second Republican Primary Debate He's Skipping: Here's How Big His Lead Is | Benzinga
Former President Donald Trump has dominated election polls for months as he works to secure the GOP nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
A leading national poll showed Trump boosting his lead over his Republican competition ahead of a second primary debate.
What Happened: Trump had an eventful 2023 with multiple indictments and federal charges, as well as a calendar filling up with court appearances ahead of the 2024 election.
Despite these developments, Trump’s backing from Republican voters continued to hold steady — and in some weeks grew. Trump remained the odds-on favorite to win the 2024 GOP nomination, barring any future setbacks or surges from rival opponents.
The latest Morning Consult poll of GOP voters showed Trump gained support and has one of his largest leads since tracking began in December 2022.
Here’s a look at who Republican voters would vote for today, with the percentage from last week in parentheses.
- Donald Trump: 59% (57%)
- Ron DeSantis: 13% (14%)
- Vivek Ramaswamy: 10% (9%)
- Nikki Haley: 6% (6%)
- Mike Pence: 5% (6%)
- Chris Christie: 2% (3%)
- Tim Scott: 2% (2%)
In the latest poll, Trump has a 46-point lead, one of his largest and up from last week’s 43-point lead. Over the past four weeks, Trump has had a lead of at least 43 points each week over his Republican competitors.
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