A recent poll has revealed surprising results for a hypothetical rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in the 2024 election.
The Wall Street Journal poll, discussed on ABC's "This Week" by host George Stephanopoulos, showed that both candidates were tied at 46% support each. Stephanopoulos expressed his shock at these findings, considering Trump's mounting legal troubles. He noted that despite the baggage Trump carries, he is still able to maintain a strong base within the Republican Party.
Stephanopoulos suggested that the indictments against Trump may actually be strengthening his control over the GOP. He stated, "With every passing month, with every new indictment, Donald Trump seems to be consolidating his control over the Republican Party."
This sentiment was echoed by the poll, which found that over 60% of Republican primary voters believed the criminal charges against Trump were politically motivated and lacked merit.
Additionally, 78% of respondents felt that Trump's actions following the 2020 election were legitimate attempts to ensure an accurate vote. Only 16% believed that Trump had illegally attempted to prevent Congress from certifying the election results.
Despite Trump's legal troubles, the poll showed that 59% of Republican primary voters still support him in a potential 2024 presidential race. This marks an 11-point increase since a similar survey conducted in April. The poll's findings have alarmed some Democrats, including former Democratic National Committee chair Donna Brazile, who remarked, "When I looked at that recent poll, [from] the Wall Street Journal, I said, 'this could keep me up at night.'"
Other media outlets have also highlighted the surprising nature of these poll results. CNN's Jim Acosta pointed out that despite Trump's four indictments, he is still tied with Biden in the poll. Larry Sabato, the Director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, emphasized that Biden has his work cut out for him heading into the 2024 election season. Sabato stated, "Biden has work to do."
New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker also referenced the poll, noting that one would expect Biden to have a significant advantage after Trump's mugshot and four criminal indictments, but apparently, that is not the case.
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