(WBAP/KLIF) – There’s some hesitancy among Republicans surrounding former President Donald Trump’s decision to run for a second term in 2024.
Earlier this week, the Republican Party of Texas announced results of a statewide poll that shows a plurality of Texas Republican primary voters support Ron DeSantis to be the party’s presidential nominee in 2024.
When asked who they supported in the 2024 Republican primary for President among a list of five candidates who are all being discussed as potential contenders, 43% of respondents selected Governor Ron DeSantis and 32% chose former President Donald Trump. Governor DeSantis’s support jumps to 66% if Trump declines to run. All other choices had support in the single digits. DeSantis has not announced a bid for the Presidency, but hasn’t ruled out the possibility.
“Election day made it clear that Texas is getting more red, not less,” said Party Chairman, Matt Rinaldi. “This poll shows that GOP voters would like to see their hard work rewarded and we at the Texas GOP will fight to ensure that happens and their voice is heard.”
The survey was conducted by CWS Research from November 12 – November 13, 2022, through a series of interactive voice response calls, and online surveys delivered via SMS messages. 1,099 survey respondents were randomly selected from a demographically proportionate sample of voters who are likely to participate in the 2024 Texas Republican primary election. Weighted demographics include age and gender. The survey has a ±2.96% margin of error with a confidence level of 95%.
When asked for reaction to President Trump’s 2024 bid, the Republican Party of Texas said it’s not doing interviews on the topic.
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