Trump leads DeSantis by nearly 49 points in a new poll published just days before the first Republican debate.
The polling memo noted that no other candidate had more than 2 percent support and 8 percent were undecided.
In a head to head matchup, Trump led DeSantis with 64.6 percent support from GOP voters, compared to 23.2 percent for the Florida governor and 12.3 percent of respondents who said they were undecided. The poll was conducted from August 15 to 17 among 825 registered likely GOP primary voters and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent.Writing on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump cited the example of former President Ronald Reagan, a Republican, as he seemed to suggest he would not take part in debates.
"Many people are asking whether or not I will be doing the DEBATES? ALL AMERICANS have been clamoring for a President of extremely High Intelligence," Trump wrote. "As everyone is aware, my Poll numbers, over a 'wonderful' field of Republican candidates, are extraordinary. In fact, I am leading the runner up,"Reagan didn't do it, and neither did others. People know my Record, one of the BEST EVER, so why would I Debate? I'M YOUR MAN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"for the first Republican debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this coming Wednesday after meeting polling and donations requirements.
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