Ron DeSantis gaining on Trump in Iowa,
in virtual tie, internal poll shows
Posted By: Dreadnought, 6/6/2023 10:25:18 PM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is closing the gap on former President Donald Trump in the early nominating state of Iowa, according to an internal poll out this week. The survey by WPA Intelligence for the DeSantis-supporting Never Back Down super PAC showed the 44-year-old governor in a virtual tie with the 76-year-old Trump in a head-to-head contest. Trump had 45% support, while DeSantis had 43% support and 12% were undecided. An early May head-to-head poll, taken before the Florida governor formally entered the race, showed Trump with 53% support, DeSantis on 39% and 8% undecided. DeSantis also made up ground on Trump in an Iowa survey
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