A majority of Republican voters feel former President Donald Trump would be their strongest nominee in the 2024 election. According to the Monmouth University Poll, Trump’s backing has remained firm while support for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has faded, even though he remains about as well liked as Trump among GOP voters. [Note: the interviews for this poll were completed before DeSantis officially launched his campaign last week.]
Nearly half (45%) of Republican voters – including those who lean toward the GOP – say Trump is definitely the strongest candidate to beat President Joe Biden in 2024, and another 18% think he is probably the strongest candidate. CONTINUED
Monmouth University Polling Institute
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