CBS News poll analysis: GOP primary voters still see Trump as best shot against Biden
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Former President Donald Trump is Republicans' top choice for a presidential nominee, not only because they like what he did as president, but also because they think he can win. Despite questions about his electability, they still see him as their best shot to defeat President Joe Biden. And views of electability depend on what voters prefer in a nominee: appealing to Americans in the middle or turning out the base.
Despite Trump's multiple indictments, six in 10 Republican primary voters say he would "definitely" beat Mr. Biden in a 2024 general-election rematch. And comparing data collected before and after federal charges were unsealed, the new indictment has not put a dent into this number — at least not yet.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has talked about electability on the campaign trail, highlighting his landslide win last year in Florida, but he trails Trump on this measure. Half of GOP voters say he would beat Mr. Biden, putting him much closer to Trump on this measure than he is in actual support. Another 36% say DeSantis "might" win.
