Staff Reports
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey, it’s clear that the media’s sweetheart, Nikki Haley, might not be the victory GOP voters are hoping for in a head-to-head battle against President Joe Biden. The data shows that out of the top three Republican candidates, only she comes up short against Biden, trailing 38% to 36%. Yikes!
To put it into sharper perspective, former President Donald Trump is towering over Biden, leading 49% to 41%, while Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is also prevailing with a close 42% to 41%. It’s no surprise that Trump is still the heavyweight champion in the ring, nearly snatching up a majority of all voters to rally behind him.
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The survey’s crucial findings are like a bright neon warning sign for Haley’s presidential aspirations. It delivers a crushing blow to her viability as a contender come election time. Seeing Trump’s overwhelming dominance and the nail-biting race between DeSantis and Biden, it’s pretty clear that Haley might not have what it takes to rally the Republican troops.
What’s even more telling is how Republican voters size up the competition. It’s like a popularity contest, and when it’s Trump versus Biden, a whopping 79% of Republicans are gung-ho for the former president. DeSantis also earns a strong 68% of the Republican vote. However, when it comes to Haley, only 55% of Republicans are throwing their weight behind her, with a significant 24% tossing a “some other candidate” wildcard into the mix.
It’s plain as day that Trump is not taking the threat from Haley lightly. The recent maneuver by his campaign to unleash a scathing attack ad targeting Haley’s stance on Social Security retirement age is a clear sign that he regards her as a formidable foe. Looks like Haley’s path to victory is quickly going up in flames faster than a marshmallow in a campfire.
