Currently Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) is viewed as the main rival to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. However, a new poll shows that if DeSantis joins Trump’s ticket his vice-presidential running mate; Trump’s chances of winning are boosted significantly.
That’s according to a recent survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports and Political Media, Inc. that found in a matchup against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, 51% of likely U.S. voters would vote for the Trump-DeSantis ticket compared to 43% for Biden-Harris.
Trump’s eight-point advantage with DeSantis as his running mate is outside the margin of error.
In a head-to-head matchup without consideration of vice-presidential candidates, Trump is below 50% and leads Biden by six points, 47% to 41%.
“Trump/DeSantis wins with women, independents, Hispanics and college grads and does historically well with African Americans,” said Larry Ward, President of Political Media, Inc.
“Trump/DeSantis also wins the national popular vote, which would be a first for Republicans in 20 years. Trump does well head-to-head against Biden, but adding DeSantis to the ticket is powerful.”
To see survey question wording, click here.
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