Poll: Surging Donald Trump Leads DeSantis in Head-to-Head, Grows Advantage over Larger Field

Breitbart ^ | 28 Feb 2023 | NICK GILBERTSON

[SoConPubbie]

Former President Donald Trump leads Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in a hypothetical head-to-head Republican primary match-up after a 12-point swing his way in only three weeks, according to a poll.

The Yahoo/YouGov poll released Tuesday shows 47 percent of Republicans would vote for Trump in the head-to-head primary with DeSantis. The Florida governor sits eight points behind with 39 percent of support and 13 percent undecided.

In a YouGov poll conducted between February 2-6, DeSantis led Trump at 45 percent to 41 percent, respectively. The change marks a net 12-point swing to Trump in 21 days, as the current survey is from February 23-27.

Trump also dramatically expanded his lead over a larger primary field in that time. In a scenario with eight other candidates offered to participants, the 45th president took 45 percent of the response in the latest poll, giving him a double-digit lead over DeSantis at 29 percent. He has widened his lead by 14 points compared to the previous survey when he and DeSantis were at 37 percent and 35 percent, respectively, with seven other candidates as options.

2024 National Republican Primary

Trump: 45% (+8 from Feb. 6 poll)
DeSantis: 29% (-6)
Haley: 5%
Pompeo: 3%
Pence: 2%
Cheney: 1%

2 Way:
Trump: 47% (+6 from Feb 6 poll)
DeSantis: 39% (-6)

YouGov | 444 RV | Feb 23-27https://t.co/9jMPKXAVq4

— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) February 28, 2023

Currently, four percent of respondents back former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who announced her candidacy several weeks ago, while three percent support former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Former Vice President Mike Pence sits in fifth place at two percent support, followed by former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) at one percent. No other candidate offered secured one percent.

[SoConPubbie]

The poll also gauged a potential rematch between Trump and President Joe Biden in the 2024 general election, finding the 45th president has significant momentum. Of the 1,015 registered voter respondents, 45 percent say they would vote for Trump compared to 43 percent who support Biden. Another seven percent are undecided, although Trump leads with independents, 46 percent to 35 percent. Weeks ago, Biden led Trump 47-41 percent among all registered voters, according to YouGov’s survey.

[FlingWingFlyer]

(((YAWN)))

[Bayard]

My prediction, not to be regarded as gospel or even a recommended course of action, is that elements of a Deep state want Trump back in the running in order to use him as an excuse to game the system, again.

I could be wrong, Trump has beaten the machine in 2016, and Biden is no longer the hidden candidate he was portrayed as. He is very vulnerable to an opposition contender. Everyone knows messaging is crucial.

So there it is. We’re in a fight...again, as always.

[dragnet2]

It’s yuge. Folks are connecting the dots with his alleged opponent.

[Seruzawa]

So Trump is leading a non-candidate. Lol

[dragnet2]

Non candidate is right.

[V_TWIN]

With only TWO years to go!

These posts are getting ridiculous

[dragnet2]

But they’re fun. It’s just a prelude of what’s to come. To be honest, I’ll be disappointed if DeSantis doesn’t get into the ring.

[V_TWIN]

“Folks are connecting the dots with his alleged opponent”

I know right?

Protecting the people of Florida from draconian covid mandates and lockdowns, securing monoclonal antibody treatments for covid patients during covid and protecting kindergarten through 3rd graders from the influence of homosexual behavior and books while in school really is nefarious isn’t it. SMH

[wiseprince]

If Trump is the nominee who should his VP be? Kari Lake because she wouldn’t try and kneecap his Presidency so she can be next. I don’t think I’d mind Rubio, since he actually voted to take down Mitch. Nikki Haley? Sure might be a good running mate but I’m not sure she wouldn’t try and kneecap him on day one. To me, DeSantis has shown his cards and shouldn’t be considered. If he’s the nominee somehow or any other of these deep state Repukes they’ll need Kari Lake if they want to energize MAGA; not sure it would matter though as I wouldn’t support any of the Repukes

[dragnet2]

And don’t forget, he went against an amusement park!

[wiseprince]

Sounds like he’s trying to groom 4th graders to me

[aMorePerfectUnion]

I don’t think YouGov online polls are accurate, but it is interesting;

[nickcarraway]

DeSantis isn’t running.

[SoConPubbie]

After Trump’s visit to the Ohio town, Buttigieg followed, visiting East Palestine the next day. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has yet to visit the affected area.

Riggghhhtt.

If he's not running, why hasn't stated that definitively and endorsed President Trump?

[353FMG]

Trump for 2024

DeSantis for 2028.

MAGA for sure.

[SoConPubbie]

I don’t think YouGov online polls are accurate, but it is interesting;

They aren't, but it's the massive swing from a Pro-DeSantis to a Pro-Trump that is really interesting.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Yes, agree. Big swing.

[GulliverSwift]

We need more RINO candidates in the race! What are you people waiting for?

[Seruzawa]

DeSantis is far more conservative than the Trumpmeister.