Trump’s lead over DeSantis reaches new high in recent poll.
Former President Donald Trump Widens Lead Over Gov. Ron DeSantis in Latest Poll
In a recent Quinnipiac University poll, former President Donald Trump has established his largest lead yet over Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). The poll, released on Wednesday, shows Trump leading DeSantis by a significant margin of 57% to 18%. This gap also reflects the governor’s lowest score in the presidential primary race this year, as he now trails the former president by 39 percentage points.
Trump’s Dominance in the Poll
Longshot 2024 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy comes in at third place with 5% support, surpassing former Vice President Mike Pence at 4%. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie all received 3% support. These results highlight Trump’s strong position in the race.
The survey, conducted from August 10th to 14th, captures voter attitudes following special counsel Jack Smith’s announcement of a four-count felony indictment against Trump for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. However, it does not gauge the public response to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s recent 41-count indictment against Trump and 18 others for their actions in Georgia following the 2020 cycle.
Americans’ Views on Trump’s Prosecution
Of those surveyed, 54% believe that Trump should face criminal charges, while 42% disagree. Among Democrats, an overwhelming majority of 95% support prosecuting Trump, along with 57% of independents. In contrast, only 12% of Republicans believe he should be prosecuted. The majority of Republicans, 85%, oppose his prosecution.
Interestingly, 64% of Americans view the federal charges against Trump as very serious (52%) or somewhat serious (12%). Only 32% consider the charges not too serious (11%) or not serious at all (21%). Quinnipiac University polling analyst Tim Malloy notes, “Not only do a large majority of Americans regard the federal charges as serious, more than half of Americans think the former president should face prosecution.”
A Stance on Felony Convictions and Presidential Eligibility
Furthermore, 68% of those surveyed believe that individuals convicted of a felony should not be eligible for the presidency. Only 23% think that felons should still be eligible. This finding may have implications for Trump’s potential candidacy in 2024.
Importance of Primary Debate Participation
As the Republican National Committee’s first primary debate approaches, 57% of Republican or Republican-leaning voters consider it very important for all qualifying candidates to participate, while 27% believe it is somewhat important. Trump has hinted that he may not attend the debate due to his opposition to the RNC’s loyalty pledge. A decision on his participation is expected this week.
Tight Match-Up Between Biden and Trump
In a hypothetical general election match-up, President Joe Biden and Trump remain virtually tied, with 47% supporting Biden and 46% supporting Trump.
Americans’ Opinions of Trump and DeSantis
More than half of Americans surveyed, 57%, hold an unfavorable opinion of Trump, compared to 38% who have a favorable opinion. Similarly, DeSantis, Trump’s top rival, has a 49% unfavorable rating, while 32% view him favorably. In the case of Biden, 55% of Americans have an unfavorable opinion, while 40% have a favorable opinion.
The Quinnipiac poll surveyed 1,818 adults nationwide and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3 percentage points.
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