Posted on 03/10/2023 4:16:50 PM PST by SoConPubbie
The latest survey shows Trump dominating his challengers — some potential, some formally in the race — with a majority, 53 percent, selecting him as their number one choice. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the only potential challenger who comes remotely close, but even he falls 25 points behind, with just 28 percent support.
Notably, this same survey shows Trump with a slight edge over President Joe Biden in a head-to-head matchup, leading by a single percentage point.
Republican respondents were asked to offer their opinions on each candidate — whether they view them favorably or unfavorably.
Trump boasts the highest favorability rating out of all the candidates listed, as 80 percent have a favorable view of him, compared to 19 percent who do not. Unlike the other candidates, Trump has the advantage of name recognition. For instance, while 66 percent view DeSantis favorably, 11 percent said they have never heard of him. Another 14 percent have an unfavorable view.
Fifty-nine percent also have a favorable view of former Vice President Mike Pence, but 30 percent view him unfavorably — 11 percent more than Trump and 16 percent more than DeSantis.
Nikki Haley, who formally jumped into the presidential ring last month, sees 46 percent viewing her favorably, compared to 13 percent who do not. However, 26 percent said they have never heard of her, and another 15 percent have heard of her but have no opinion.
Anti-woke businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, who has also jumped into the 2024 ring, appears to struggle due to lack of name recognition, as most, 63 percent, said they have never heard of him,
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
GO TRUMP GO
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