According to a recent Pew Research Center study, former President Donald Trump holds a significant lead in the race for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. As the Iowa caucuses approach, Trump’s support within the party remains robust, with about 52% of Republican voters naming him as their first choice.
The figure starkly contrasts with the support for other candidates like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who garner 14% and 11% respectively.
A notable aspect of Trump’s support base is their distinct attitude towards political compromise. Approximately 63% of Trump supporters prioritize pushing hard for Republican policies over finding common ground with Democrats.
This perspective is a clear deviation from the overall Republican and Republican-leaning voters, who are fairly evenly split on this issue. In comparison, a majority of Nikki Haley’s supporters, for instance, desire the importance of bipartisan cooperation.
The Pew Research survey revealed that 68% of Republican voters believe the party’s primaries will effectively select the best candidate for the general election. This confidence is particularly strong among Trump supporters. Additionally, 54% of Republican voters view the GOP field positively, rating it as either excellent or good, aligning with past Republican primary campaigns.