This is the Republican Primary 2024 podcast and Here is an update on the major headlines and top news stories from the past 24 hours surrounding the Republican Primary.
Trump holds a decreasing lead in polls, and DeSantis is gaining ground. A new poll from NBC News shows that former President Donald Trump is still the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary, with a narrowing 59% of support. However, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is gaining ground, with 16% of support. Former Vice President Mike Pence is in third place with 4%, followed by former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, both of whom have 3%.
DeSantis and Pence spar on the border wall. DeSantis and Pence had a heated exchange during the debate over the border wall. DeSantis criticized Trump for not building more of the wall, while Pence defended the Trump administration's record on border security.
Haley raises $11 million in third quarter. Haley raised $11 million in the third quarter of 2023, making her one of the top fundraisers in the Republican field. Trump raised $45.5 million in the same period, while DeSantis raised $15 million.
GOP donors grapple with Trump's staying power. GOP donors are grappling with Trump's staying power as the 2024 election approaches. Some donors are concerned that Trump is too divisive, committed to many crimes, and that he could hurt the Republican Party in the general election. Others are fooled into believing that Trump is the only candidate who can beat President Joe Biden.
It is still early in the Republican primary, and there is still much time for the race to change. It will be interesting to see if DeSantis or any of the other candidates can mount a serious challenge to Trump.
If you like this podcast, then you have to check out the SBF on Trial podcast which follows the trial of Sam Bankman Freed.
Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and never miss an update.