Special Poll
A recent CBS News/YouGov poll reveals that the top three Republican presidential hopefuls are currently leading President Biden in hypothetical general election scenarios. The poll indicates that former President Trump, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis each have an advantage over Biden in a direct contest.
Among these candidates, Nikki Haley shows the most significant lead against President Biden, with an 8-point advantage (53% to 45%). This lead is attributed to her stronger appeal to moderates and Independent voters compared to Trump and DeSantis.
The poll highlights that 59% of independent voters would choose Haley over Biden. In comparison, DeSantis and Trump would receive 55% and 54% support from independents, respectively.
In a head-to-head matchup with Biden, DeSantis garners 51% support compared to Biden’s 48%. The contest between Biden and Trump, both considered front-runners for the 2024 election, is the most competitive among the GOP candidates. In this scenario, 50% of respondents favor Trump, while 48% support Biden.
Despite these figures, Trump maintains a substantial lead in the GOP primary race. The survey shows Trump with 69% support among GOP voters, followed by DeSantis at 14% and Haley at 12%.
The poll, conducted from January 10th to 12th, surveyed 2,870 adults and has a margin of error of 2.5 percentage points. It also includes responses from 786 likely Republican primary voters, with a margin of error of 4.7 percentage points.