Latest Presidential Polls: A Dwindling GOP Field Yields No Major Shifts So Far

The 2024 Republican ‍Presidential⁣ Primary:‌ Trump Maintains Massive Lead

The 2024 Republican presidential primary field is shrinking,⁤ but former President Trump’s ​massive lead and the positions of his GOP challengers remain‍ mostly unchanged.

After former Vice President Mike​ Pence and Sen. Tim Scott suspended their campaigns in ​recent weeks, Trump still‌ sits at⁣ 58.3%, according to the Real Clear Politics average of‌ national polling, more than 43 ‌points above⁣ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at 14.9%.

Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley comes in at 9.2%, ⁢tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramamswamy sits at 4.8%, and former New Jersey ​Governor Chris Christie is at 2.4%, according to the RCP average as⁣ of ​Wednesday afternoon. The RCP average still ⁢factors in Scott’s support at 2.6%, but his numbers will likely ⁣disperse among other ⁤candidates in ‍the forthcoming​ polls.

According to the latest survey from Quinnipiac taken ⁢between November 9-13, Trump‍ and DeSantis performed better than their RCP average with the‍ former ⁣president hitting ‍64% and DeSantis getting a slight boost from the ⁢previous Quinnipiac poll, up ‌to 16%. Haley was at ‍9% in the Quinnipiac poll, Ramaswamy hit 4%, and Christie remained at 2%, all matching their national polling⁢ averages.

Trump ⁣also led Biden in the Quinnipiac poll 48% to 46% in a two-way race. With independent and Green Party candidates factored ⁢into the survey, Trump’s share ‍of the vote dropped down to 38% to Biden’s 35%. Independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was at 17%, ⁤while independent Cornell West and Green Party candidate Jill Stein tied at 3% each.

A Yahoo News poll conducted over the same time period put Trump at 54%, DeSantis ⁢at 15%, Haley‌ at 10%, Ramaswamy at 5%, and Christie at 2%. The Yahoo ‍News poll was also good news for ‍Trump in⁤ a projected general election race,⁣ showing him leading Biden 44% to 42% in a head-to-head matchup.

An​ Economist/YouGov poll conducted between November⁣ 11-14 showed the former president leading the⁣ GOP ‌field⁤ at ⁤57%, ⁣while the poll gave DeSantis his best marks in a survey‍ since ⁣a Monmouth poll​ in mid-July with⁢ the Florida governor coming in at 19%. Haley and Ramaswamy ⁤remained at 9% and‌ 4% respectively in the Economist/YouGov poll.

While Trump’s lead in the GOP primary has ⁣been consistent and⁣ commanding, his recent jump over Biden in numerous general election polls “mystified” Democrats — some of whom are beginning to sound the alarm on Biden’s re-election chances.

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A New York Times/Siena poll released earlier this month got the attention of some ⁢Democrats, who expressed worry about how well the former Republican president performed‌ in important battleground states against Biden. In the poll,⁢ Trump led Biden in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, ‍Nevada, and Pennsylvania.

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Nnipiac University, Trump also maintains​ a strong favorability rating among Republican‍ voters. The‍ survey found that 84% of Republicans have a favorable view of Trump, compared to just 9% with‍ an unfavorable view. This⁣ suggests that Trump’s base ⁤of support remains solid, despite his‌ time out of office.

In‍ terms of ⁢policy positions, the Republican candidates have ‍largely aligned themselves with Trump’s agenda. DeSantis, for example, has embraced ​Trump’s hardline stance on immigration and has been a vocal critic of⁤ COVID-19 restrictions. Haley, on the other hand, has⁤ tried to strike⁢ a balance between ⁤appealing to Trump supporters ⁤and distancing herself ⁢from some of his controversial rhetoric.

One notable absence from the⁣ current field is former Vice President Mike Pence. ⁣Pence, ⁢who served as Trump’s ‌loyal deputy during his presidency, had been⁢ seen ‍as a potential frontrunner in 2024. However, his​ decision to suspend his campaign suggests that he may be taking a step back‍ from politics for the time being.

While Trump’s massive lead in the polls ​may⁤ seem ⁢insurmountable, it’s worth ⁣noting‍ that⁤ the 2024 primary is still a long way off.⁣ In the unpredictable ⁤world of politics, circumstances can change ⁢rapidly. Just four years ⁣ago, few would have predicted that Trump, a billionaire businessman and reality TV star, would become the​ Republican nominee and ultimately ⁤the President of the United States.

There are also other potential contenders who could enter the race and shake up the dynamics. Figures such as Texas Senator⁣ Ted​ Cruz and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have been mentioned as possible challengers to Trump’s dominance. Additionally, the outcome of the ‍2022 midterm elections, which will determine the ​composition of Congress, could⁤ have a significant impact on the Republican primary field.

As the 2024 Republican presidential primary continues to⁢ evolve,⁤ it’s clear that Trump remains the frontrunner by⁤ a ‍wide ⁣margin. His base of‍ support remains strong, and ‍his policy positions continue to shape the party’s ‍agenda. However, with several other candidates vying for the nomination​ and a long road ahead, anything can happen in the⁤ race for the Republican nomination.

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