UNDERNEWS: Polling update

September 1, 2023

Polling update

The polling data is confusing because some of the polls don't include Cornel West, the Statehood Party candidate, who will be on the ballot in many states. He's been pulling 4-5% of the vote.

Ranked choice polling:

DeSantis (47%) and Tim Scott (28%) are by far the most common second choices for Trump voters

If Trump were not in the race, DeSantis and Scott would benefit. DeSantis would lead with 40% of voters’ first choices, with Scott earning 21%.

BIDEN APPROVAL RATING
Five poll average 41%, 5% below 2023 high, 6% below 2022 high

2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: BIDEN VS. TRUMP
Five poll average: Tie .... June: tie

GOP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
Five poll average: Trump leads DeSantis by 41% up 8% since July

TRUMP APPROVAL RATING
Five poll average 37% - Down 5% since April

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