The former president leads his closest rival, DeSantis: 62% compared to 20% among conservative conference participants.
Former US President Donald Trump received 62% support from the Conservative Conference (CPAC) as the Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential election, reports Fox News.
It was mentioned that in a meeting of conservatives, which took place on Saturday in the state of Maryland, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sought the support of 20% of the participants. In third place with 5% is businessman Perry Johnson.
In total, two thousand CPAC representatives were interviewed, who were asked to fill out questionnaires related to possible presidential candidates.
In the last poll in August, Trump received 69% support.
The former president, who filed his candidacy for participation in the November elections, remains the most popular and influential politician in the Republican Party, the newspaper notes. The Conference of Conservative Leaders and Activists continues to endorse him as a potential candidate.
At the same time, the popularity of Florida Gov. DeSantis among conservatives has risen nationally, thanks to a determined fight against coronavirus pandemic restrictions and aggressive rhetoric against the media, corporations and teacher unions. Political analysts expect DeSantis to begin campaigning for the Republican nomination later, though his chances are not very high.
Other likely Republican presidential candidates include former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former Vice President Mike Pence, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Gailey , Senator Ted Cruz of Sen. Ted Cruz.
As the newspaper notes, CPAC’s annual poll is traditionally considered a barometer of the mood of the conservative movement.
It will be remembered that the next presidential election in the United States is scheduled for November 5, 2024. Incumbent President Joe Biden has said he will run but has not yet made an official nomination.
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