Coverage dated August 20, 2023

Iowa poll puts Trump lead over DeSantis at 2 to 1

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Two-thirds of Trump’s Iowa supporters said their minds were made up, while 69% of DeSantis supporters said they could be persuaded to pick another candidate.

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  1. Politico

    Trump keeps dominant lead over 2024 GOP candidates, Iowa poll finds (opens Politico)

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    The poll was conducted as Trump was hit with his most recent indictment and shows that his lead over DeSantis only increased after his latest charges.

  2. Insider

    Iowa Republican caucus-goers love Trump more than ever, even after he attacked their governor: poll (opens Insider)

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    But it's not all good news for Trump. In fact, he is definitely beatable in the state that will kick off the GOP nomination fight.

  3. Washington Times

    Trump dominates GOP field in new Iowa poll (opens Washington Times)

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    Former President Donald Trump is beating his closest competitor by 20 points in the race for the Iowa caucuses, according to a new poll that shows him maintaining a solid advantage in an early-voting state where he’s struggled in the past.

  4. Courthouse News Service

    Iowa poll puts Trump lead over DeSantis at 2 to 1 (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Two-thirds of Trump’s Iowa supporters said their minds were made up, while 69% of DeSantis supporters said they could be persuaded to pick another candidate.

  5. Fox News

    Trump leading DeSantis, Scott with 42% support among likely Iowa caucusgoers: poll (opens Fox News)

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    Former President Donald Trump has a more than 2-to-1 lead over his closest rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in a new poll of likely Iowa GOP caucusgoers.

  6. Wall Street Journal

    Trump Holds 23-Point Lead Over DeSantis in Closely Watched Iowa Poll (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Donald Trump was the first choice of 42% of likely Republican caucus-goers out of 14 GOP presidential candidates tested, while 19% chose Ron DeSantis.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Trump dominates Iowa despite feud with governor, but sliver of hope for DeSantis: Poll (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Former President Donald Trump appears to have maintained his strong lead over other competitors in new polling of likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers, despite predictions that controversial campaign decisions might hurt him.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump holds big lead in new Iowa poll, but DeSantis and Scott see paths to victory (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    The Des Moines Register/NBC News poll comes days ahead of the first Republican primary debate and as Trump prepares to surrender in Georgia this week.

  9. PJ Media

    Iowa Poll Shows Trump With 23% Lead in GOP Primary (opens PJ Media)

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    Donald Trump currently maintains a yuge lead over his nearest GOP presidential rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), in an Iowa poll some five months before the state’s primary Caucus Day....

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