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Survey: Trump Dominance in Republican Race Remains Steady, DeSantis in Teens
Breitbart ^ | 18 Aug 2023 | HANNAH BLEAU

Posted on 08/18/2023 5:19:00 PM PDT by SoConPubbie

Most Republicans and Republican-leaning independents support former President Donald Trump in the primary, roughly one week ahead of the first GOP presidential debate, the latest survey from the Economist/YouGov found.

Most, 53 percent, of Republicans and Republican-leaners support Trump in the crowded field of GOP candidates. Florida Gov Ron DeSantis continues to struggle to gain any ground, coming in a distant second, 38 points behind Trump with 15 percent support.

No other candidate listed came close, as anti-woke businessman Vivek Ramaswamy came in 11 points behind DeSantis with four percent support. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and former Vice President Mike Pence followed with three percent support each, and remaining candidates saw two percent support or less.

Notably, Trump’s lead among GOP-leaners who are registered voters ticks up to 55 percent, while DeSantis comes in with 16 percent support.

The survey also asked respondents, “If the Republican presidential primary in your state were held today and [favored candidate] was not on the ballot, who would you vote for?”

Given that most support Trump, DeSantis emerges as the top second choice candidate with 23 percent, followed by 17 percent who said Ramaswamy and 11 percent who said Trump. But according to the survey’s summary, DeSantis’s 23 percent is actually down 12 points from the 35 percent he saw one month ago.

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The emailed summary of the survey also observed that “many Republicans who prefer Trump list no second choice: One-third (32%) either say they are not sure about a second choice (19%) or say they would not vote (14%).”

Further, Trump supporters appear to be souring on DeSantis. In July, 49 percent listed him as their second choice, compared to 32 percent who do so now.

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1 posted on 08/18/2023 5:19:00 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: SoConPubbie

After the debate on Faux The Meatball will drop to single digits.


2 posted on 08/18/2023 5:23:26 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: tennmountainman

He’s already in single digits in some polls if I recall correctly.


3 posted on 08/18/2023 5:27:41 PM PDT by GulliverSwift
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To: SoConPubbie

Ron DeSantis, the perpetual teenager.


4 posted on 08/18/2023 5:29:07 PM PDT by Round Earther
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To: SoConPubbie

At this point, the deep state will take anybody but Trump.


5 posted on 08/18/2023 6:36:27 PM PDT by Parley Baer
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To: SoConPubbie
Am I the only guy who believes THIS is why Trump needs to win and WHY HE WILL!

If these CRIMINAL DEMOCRATS (but I repeat myself) are not taken down, America is OVER!


6 posted on 08/18/2023 7:02:31 PM PDT by Dick Bachert (=uran)
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To: SoConPubbie

https://youtu.be/I8vc5mS_tLc. I’m just a wanderer by Dion. Hate do this about a great song but fits DeSantis somewhat! Lol! ;)


7 posted on 08/18/2023 7:48:57 PM PDT by djstex (All I Have to Say... President Trump was right about everything!)
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To: djstex

The GOP will make sure he does not win….


8 posted on 08/18/2023 8:06:36 PM PDT by Hojczyk
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To: Hojczyk
They sure will!

Georgia Republicans supporting Trump may find this photo of interest!   The deep state is MUCH DEEPER than we thought!

https://static-assets-1.truthsocial.com/tmtg:prime-ts-assets/media_attachments/files/110/914/003/735/762/886/original/da0646fc86605bdc.jpg

Might I  be so bold as to suggest sharing it with fellow Trump folks?

9 posted on 08/18/2023 8:15:03 PM PDT by Dick Bachert (=uran)
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To: Hojczyk
I believe Ron overplayed his electability as did the GOPe DeSantis hooked up with. ;)

Never Underestimate the MAGA Movement that is with President Trump All the Way! :)

10 posted on 08/18/2023 8:15:52 PM PDT by djstex (All I Have to Say... President Trump was right about everything!)
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To: Dick Bachert

No, you’re not the only one. I agree with you. But it’s going to be a very bumpy ride.


11 posted on 08/18/2023 9:46:01 PM PDT by mbrfl
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To: SoConPubbie

The Weasel at 5, and Phat Mann at 2. I like it
12 posted on 08/20/2023 10:45:54 AM PDT by BigEdLB (Let’s go Brandon!)
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