It looks like skipping the debate was a good move for the GOP frontrunner.
According to a report from Just The News, former President and 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump maintains a 45-point lead after skipping the first RNC debate.
From Just The News:
Trump claimed the support of 59% of registered voters in the latest The Messenger/HarrisX survey. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took second with 14% while tech mogul Vivek Ramaswamy took 8%. Former Vice President Mike Pence got 6% support, compared to former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s 3%. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott each got 2%.
Despite warnings from RNC leaders that Trump might come to regret not participating in the debates, his poll numbers appear impacted little by the move.
Conducted Aug. 24-26, the survey questioned 685 registered voters. On average, he boasts a 40.8% lead, according to RealClearPolitics.
After skipping debate, Trump maintains 45-point lead over primary opponents | Just The News https://t.co/fi7lgQ4aMu
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) August 30, 2023
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