Poll: Most Republicans unconcerned about Trump’s electability despite indictments.
Republicans Unfazed by Indictments Against Trump, CNN Poll Reveals
A recent CNN poll has revealed that a majority of Republicans remain unconcerned about the impact of the indictments against former President Donald Trump on his chances of being elected in 2024.
Fifty-six percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents expressed little worry about the charges affecting Trump’s potential nomination as the GOP candidate next year. This comes despite the fact that the former president has faced indictments in four separate cases this year, two at the local level and two at the federal level. These cases primarily revolve around his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Charges Deemed Irrelevant by Many Republicans
A significant portion of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents also indicated that even if the charges were true, they would not consider them relevant to Trump’s ability to serve as president. Seventy percent dismissed the charges related to alleged hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, a porn star, as irrelevant. Additionally, 64% disregarded the charges related to classified documents, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Furthermore, a majority of 61% believed that the wave of charges against Trump was a result of a politicized and “weaponized” Department of Justice.
Trump Maintains Strong Support in GOP Primary
The CNN poll also confirmed the findings of other national polls, showing that more than half of Republicans continue to support Trump. He holds a double-digit lead over his opponents, with Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) being his closest competitor at 18% support, while others only garnered single-digit support.
Voter Priorities Shift
As the campaign season gains momentum, the survey also revealed that voter priorities have become clearer. According to respondents, personality and character matter little compared to a candidate’s ability to handle immigration, Ukraine policy, and crime.
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