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Trump leads Republican race: Pew
The Republican presidential nomination is marked by a substantial lead for former President Donald Trump
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Just weeks before the Iowa caucuses, a recent Pew Research Center survey of 5,203 adults found that former president Donald Trump has a commanding lead in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination. The survey took place from November 27 to December 3.
The results show that Trump's backers have clear preferences for an unwavering candidate who will prioritize Republican voter preferences over bipartisan cooperation when it comes to policymaking. 63 percent of Trump supporters prioritize a nominee who champions Republican policies, emphasizing the need for a forceful advocate, while 36 percent believe it's crucial for the candidate to focus on finding common ground with Democrats.
In contrast, former ambassador and ex-South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stands out, with the majority (11 percent) of her supporters emphasizing the importance of finding common ground with Democrats. These developments in the race highlight the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party, as Haley's popularity rises due to her platform that prioritizes cooperation over conflict.
The survey paints a clear picture of Trump's dominance in the nomination race, with smaller percentages favoring DeSantis (14 percent), Vivek Ramaswamy (3 percent), or Chris Christie (1 percent).
The survey also revealed that Republican voters generally express confidence in their party's caucuses and primaries, with approximately two-thirds (68 percent) believing that the process will effectively select the best candidate for the general election. In contrast, 31 percent hold the opinion that the primaries will do a bad job in this regard.
Notably, supporters of former President Donald Trump are notably more optimistic about the primary process, with a significant portion expressing confidence in its ability to select the nominee.
Regarding the current GOP primary field, 54 percent of Republican voters provide positive ratings, with 9 percent describing it as excellent and 45 percent as good, the survey highlighted. This assessment aligns with the historical perspective of GOP voters' views on past Republican primary campaigns. The majority of Republican voters seem satisfied with the current field and perceive it as comparable to previous primary seasons.
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