{"id":2034837,"date":"2023-09-16T18:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T22:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T18:05:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T22:05:11","slug":"trump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump wins Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll over DeSantis."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2034837&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former President Donald \u200bTrump Dominates Pray \u2062Vote Stand \u2063Summit\u200b Straw Poll<\/h2>\n<p>In a stunning victory, former President\u200b Donald Trump emerged as the undisputed champion in the Pray Vote Stand \u200cSummit straw poll, leaving Governor\u200c Ron DeSantis (R-FL) trailing behind by over 35 points. The results, released on Saturday, showcased Trump&#8217;s \u2063overwhelming support at 63.9%, while DeSantis\u200d garnered 27.3%. This outcome came shortly after \u2063both\u200d influential figures addressed the summit at the \u2064Family \u2063Research Council in Washington, \u200bD.C.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Vision and DeSantis&#8217;s Resilience<\/h3>\n<p>During the summit, DeSantis highlighted his unwavering commitment to keeping \u200cchurches open throughout \u2062the challenging\u200c COVID-19 pandemic in Florida. Meanwhile, Trump captivated the audience with his plans to establish a dedicated task force aimed at investigating individuals he believes have been \u200cunjustly targeted as &#8220;political prisoners&#8221;\u2062 by the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<p>Other candidates paled in comparison, with \u200bnone surpassing 3% of the vote. Former Vice President \u2063Mike Pence secured 2.2%, while Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy received 1.9% and 1.7% respectively. Former South Carolina Governor\u200b Nikki Haley \u200ctrailed \u2063behind with 1.5%. Notably, President Joe Biden, the highest-ranking Democratic candidate, garnered a mere 0.9%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trump&#8217;s Dominance Extends to Vice Presidential Poll<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the Vice Presidential straw poll, DeSantis emerged as the frontrunner\u2062 with an impressive 25.1% of the vote. Senator \u2064Tim Scott followed closely behind\u200c with 19.2%, \u2064while entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former South Carolina\u2064 Governor Nikki Haley secured\u2064 13.7% and 12.5% respectively. Trump&#8217;s support in this category was notably lower, receiving only 1.2%\u2063 of the \u200cpoll. Additionally, 17.4% of respondents\u200b opted\u200b to write in a different candidate.<\/p>\n<p>These results align with the RealClearPolitics polling average, which solidifies Trump&#8217;s position as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-post-top-10-for-24-dem-candidates-includes-aoc-warren-somebody-named-roy-asberry-cooper-iii\/\" title=\"Washington Post Top 10 For \u201924 Dem Candidates Includes AOC, Warren, Somebody Named Roy Asberry Cooper III\">clear front-runner<\/a> in the\u200c Republican primary. He maintains a commanding lead of over 40 points ahead\u2064 of his closest competitor, Governor Ron\u2063 DeSantis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ \u2062MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 What challenges do potential contenders like Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley face in a political landscape dominated by Trump, as highlighted\u200b by their lack of support in the straw poll<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sults of the poll further solidify Trump&#8217;s enduring influence within the\u200c Republican Party and his potential future political endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>The Pray Vote\u2062 Stand \u200cSummit, organized \u200bby the Family Research Council and attended \u2063by\u2064 prominent conservative figures, aimed to gauge the preferences of attendees regarding their preferred candidate for \u200dthe 2024 presidential election. The straw poll is seen as an important barometer of grassroots support and is \u2063often\u200d regarded as a significant \u200bindicator of a candidate&#8217;s chances in \u200dfuture elections.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump&#8217;s victory in the \u200cstraw poll is remarkable for several \u2064reasons. Firstly, it demonstrates the\u2062 continued \u200cloyalty\u200d and fervent support he \u2063commands among conservative voters. Despite\u200d leaving office earlier this year under controversial circumstances, Trump has \u2064managed to maintain a dedicated following that shows no signs of waning.\u2064 His policies, populist rhetoric, and &#8220;America First&#8221; agenda have resonated with a significant portion of the electorate, ensuring his relevance \u2062and dominance within the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Ron DeSantis, who has been widely\u2062 hailed as\u2064 a rising star within the \u2063Republican Party, was expected to put up a strong fight against Trump in the straw poll.\u200d However,\u2063 his distant second<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll\/\" title=\"Trump wins Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll over DeSantis.\">-place finish raises questions<\/a> about his ability to effectively challenge the former president&#8217;s influence and secure the party&#8217;s nomination\u200d in 2024. While DeSantis \u200dremains a popular figure among conservatives, the \u200cdiscrepancy in support between him and Trump suggests that Trump&#8217;s shadow looms large\u2064 over potential successors.<\/p>\n<p>The straw \u200dpoll also underscores\u2064 the challenges\u200c faced by other potential contenders within the\u200c Republican Party. Figures such as Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) failed to garner significant support,\u200c highlighting the difficulty in gaining traction in a political landscape dominated by Trump. This poses a dilemma for those seeking to lead the Republican Party in a post-Trump era, as they must grapple\u200d with\u200b how to define their own\u200d identity and navigate the partisan divide.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064strong performance by former\u200b President Donald Trump\u2064 in the Pray Vote Stand \u200cSummit straw poll raises speculation about his future political plans. While he has not formally announced his\u2064 candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, the results of this poll undoubtedly add weight to the notion that \u200bTrump is considering another run for office. His enduring popularity among conservative voters, as evidenced by \u200cthis victory, could embolden him to seek the Republican nomination\u2064 once again and potentially mount a formidable challenge against incumbent\u200d President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note\u2062 that straw polls are not definitive indicators of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-wont-defend-black-woman-from-racist-attacks-former-harris-aide-says\/\" title=\"Biden Won\u2019t Defend Black Woman From Racist Attacks, Former Harris Aide Says\">future electoral success<\/a>. They\u200d are snapshots of public opinion at a specific\u200c moment, subject to change as political\u200c landscapes evolve. Nonetheless, the overwhelming support for Trump in this straw poll highlights the deep imprint he has left on the Republican Party and sets the stage for an \u2062intriguing political landscape in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p>As the Republican Party grapples with its post-Trump future, the\u2062 results of the Pray Vote Stand \u200cSummit straw poll\u200b serve as \u200ca reminder of the significant role Trump continues to play within the conservative movement. It is clear that his influence transcends\u2062 party lines and resonates deeply \u200cwith a base eager for his return. Whether or not Trump decides to\u200b pursue another \u200dpresidential bid, his dominance in this poll serves as a powerful reminder that his impact on American politics remains profound \u200dand enduring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll, ex-President Donald Trump triumphed over Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) by a significant margin of 35 points. The poll revealed Trump securing 63.9% while DeSantis garnered 27.3%. This outcome emerged shortly after both individuals addressed the summit at the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2034838,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2034837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034837","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2034837"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034837\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2034838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2034837"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2034837"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2034837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}