Haley places second in SC GOP primary poll, Trump maintains strong lead.
A New Poll Reveals Trump’s Strong Lead in South Carolina Republican Primary
A new poll released on Sunday has shed light on the preferences of South Carolina likely Republican primary voters. The results show that almost half of the voters are leaning towards former President Donald Trump, making him the clear frontrunner. Former state Gov. Nikki Haley comes in second place.
The Fox Business poll, which focuses on the GOP nomination race, indicates that Trump enjoys a significant 34-point lead over his competitors in the crowded primary field. Haley trails far behind at 14%, followed closely by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 13% and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) at 10%. Other candidates failed to garner double-digit support.
“The initial challenge is to see who can become the non-Trump candidate, and in South Carolina, that’s currently a three-way race among DeSantis, Haley, and Scott,” GOP pollster Daron Shaw said, emphasizing that Trump still commands the most attention at this early stage of the race.
Trump’s strongest support comes from those who identify as very conservative (57%), voters aged 45 or younger (55%), and non-college-educated voters (53%). DeSantis also enjoys similar support among these groups, while Haley and Scott draw their support from moderates.
As Trump maintains a significant lead over his GOP competitors on a national scale, speculation has arisen regarding his attendance at the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate on August 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The poll also revealed that 57% of respondents believe it is a sign of weakness if a candidate chooses to skip a debate, while 29% view it as a display of strength. Trump has yet to make a decision on whether he will participate in the upcoming debate.
The poll, conducted from July 15-19, surveyed 808 likely participants in the South Carolina Republican primary. The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
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