GOP declines Haley as Trump’s second choice, prefers DeSantis
Republican and independent voters are generally open to most potential running mates for former President Donald Trump except for Nikki Haley. A recent Economist/YouGov survey revealed that Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida topped the list, with 68% approval as Trump’s running mate. Other figures like Ben Carson, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Greg Abbott also gained notable support in the survey. The Economist/YouGov survey showed that Republican and independent voters are receptive to various potential running mates for ex-President Trump, with Gov. Ron DeSantis leading with 68% approval as Trump’s potential VP. Notable figures like Ben Carson, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Greg Abbott also received significant support in the survey.
Republican and independent voters appear open to just about anyone former President Donald Trump is considering as his running mate, with one exception — former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.
In a new Economist/YouGov survey, registered voters approved nine of 10 possible picks, with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) at the top of the list, with 68% approving of him as Trump’s running mate.
He was followed by former Trump-era housing chief Ben Carson at 60%, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) at 57%, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) at 56%, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy at 55%, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) at 53%, Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) at 45%, former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard at 42%, and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) at 30%.
All of their approval numbers topped their disapprovals by at least 14 points. For example, the approval-disapproval gap for DeSantis was 48 points, with 68% approving to 20% disapproving.
Would you approve or disapprove of Donald Trump choosing the following person as his VP?
• Ron DeSantis: 68-20 (+48)
• Ben Carson: 60-15 (+45)
• Greg Abbott: 56-12 (+44)
• Tim Scott: 53-11 (+42)
• S. H. Sanders: 57-18 (+39)
• V. Ramaswamy: 55-22 (+33)
• Kristi Noem: 45-13… pic.twitter.com/lOBtY0ZgbL— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) March 29, 2024
The one exception was Haley. While 36% approved of Trump picking her, 51% of registered Republicans and independents who lean right disapproved of putting her on the ticket.
While she fits the bill for those wishing Trump would pick an established conservative minority woman, her attacks on the former president during her long-shot presidential campaign soured voters on her, especially in the MAGA world.
The poll did not include other names tossed around, including Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
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In some settings, Trump has singled out Scott as his leading choice. He is also the top pick of some political gamblers who are already gaming out Trump’s looming decision.
The Economist/YouGov poll showed why voters are already focused on Trump’s pick for No. 2. The survey found Trump leading President Joe Biden by one of the widest margins, 44%-37%, among registered voters.
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