A.G. Gancarski
Though Florida men Byron Donalds and Marco Rubio have been said to be on Donald Trump’s short list for Vice President, polling continues to show that Republicans would rather have Ron DeSantis on the ticket.
The Economist/YouGov poll of 1,608 adults, conducted between June 30 and July 2, shows Florida’s Governor would be the most “acceptable” vice presidential choice with Trumpers and Republicans among a list of potential contenders from Florida and beyond. This follows up on previous polling that leads to the same conclusion.
DeSantis leads all names as an acceptable option for 49% of those who say they intend to vote for Trump, and no one else is even close. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s 40% is good for second place, while Rubio’s 35% is fourth place, behind Ben Carson.
The same dynamic plays out among Republican voters, though the numbers are slightly lower, suggesting there are still some Never Trumpers in play. DeSantis is at 44% and in first place, with Rubio at 30%.
Donalds, a Congressman from South Florida, is far behind his Sunshine State peers. Only 18% of Trump voters and 13% of Republicans rate him as a plausible running mate for the former President.
In what could be considered to be Donalds’ defense, he is the least “unacceptable” VP choice of the Florida trio, with just 4% of Republicans and Trump voters believing he’s a deal breaker.
DeSantis would be unacceptable to 8% of Trump voters and 10% of Republicans, while Rubio would be unacceptable to 10% of Trump voters and 7% of Republicans.
The gold standard for an unacceptable pick would be South Carolina’s Nikki Haley. A staggering 42% of Trumpers deem her to be a deal-breaker, with 34% of Republicans saying the same.
DeSantis has said he’s not interested in the gig.
“Would you take it if it were offered to you? I don’t think I would be good at it and I think I’m probably, you know, more valuable doing other things,” he said during an Outkick interview last year, noting that “doing No. 2” just “doesn’t appeal” to him.
“Some people run for President because they want a Cabinet position or Veep or a TV contributorship. I’m not that,” DeSantis added.
He’s also cast doubt on Trump’s ultimate choice.
“I have heard that they’re looking more in identity politics. I think that’s a mistake,” DeSantis said in February during a call with supporters from his now-suspended campaign.
17 comments
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July 3, 2024 at 1:33 pm
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Linwood Wright
July 3, 2024 at 1:44 pm
King Biden should just have DeSantis and Trump locked up in Gitmo and declare himself Grand Potentate for Life.
The SCOTUS have spoken.
Tjb
July 3, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Not saying much. The bar is very low. DeSantis is an embarrassment with his policies and lack of transparency.
Elvis Pitts "THE BIG VOICE ON THE RIGHT" American
July 3, 2024 at 1:59 pm
Good afternoon Sage Patriots,
Don will 100% win with DeSantis, most likely loose to Kamalla with Rubio, that Burgum dude with the weird beard that nobody knows, or that Black dude. And Condi Rice aint coming back to the swamp.
Ron’s Lt. Gov will run Florida just fine while Ron and The Beautiful Casey are busy VPOTUS’ing up here in DC.
Thank you,
Elvis Pitts American
Elvis Pitts is a Pedophile
July 3, 2024 at 3:22 pm
King Biden is going to execute you, pedo.
Impeach Biden
July 3, 2024 at 3:34 pm
Biden is the King with no clothes. He is so far gone, he has no idea. I’m starting to wonder about Queen Biden. She doesn’t want to give up Air Force One. Launch the gaslighters.
nope
July 3, 2024 at 2:06 pm
He can pick any of these antique model losers, and it won’t matter. They’re washed up and out of touch with Americans.
Frankie M.
July 3, 2024 at 4:04 pm
I think Casey would be a better asset for Trump especially with women voters. She’s more photogenic & well-spoken than her hubby. Plus Trump could hit on her in front of Ronnie & he wouldn’t do a thing.
MH/Duuuval
July 3, 2024 at 5:01 pm
Ouch!
Michael K
July 3, 2024 at 9:07 pm
Well, those Jackie O opera gloves and his white go-go boots and high heels. I think they both have issues.
Michael K
July 3, 2024 at 5:03 pm
This is not saying much. One can only hope that Ron would repeat for the MAGAs what he did in 99 Iowa counties during his glorious $160 million presidential bid. The more people saw of him, the deeper the dislike.
On the other hand, it would be lovely to have this petty, sex-obsessed, whiny authoritarian control freak out of our lives. It’s going to take years to repair the damage he’s inflicted on good people and institutions.
MH/Duuuval
July 3, 2024 at 5:43 pm
Our resident MAGA fishwife has steadfastly refused to provide sources for his salacious inneuendo about VP Harris. So here are some of his/hers/their unimpeachable sources:
“Willie Brown, the former speaker of California Assembly, former mayor of San Francisco … has been very open about the fact that the affair they had is what boosted her up.”
Radio host Rush Limbaugh, Aug. 18, 2020
“I don’t want to see a woman president get in to that position the way she’d do it, and she is not competent.”
President Trump on Harris, Aug. 28, 2020
“Kamala Harris moved up in California politics because she was dating Willie Brown.”
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Sept. 21, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/07/kamala-harris-sexist-racist-attacks-spread-online/
My Take
July 3, 2024 at 7:13 pm
Ranking lower than DregSantis. That should hurt.
No more MAGAts
July 3, 2024 at 7:37 pm
Interestingly my pole says that 99.9% Rhonda is a douche and is the biggest hypocrite in the state of Florida. Unless Donnie is in town, then it’s a tie for biggest loser. Can we please be done with this nonsense, I’m tired of this.
Elvis Pitts "THE BIG VOICE ON THE RIGHT" American
July 4, 2024 at 8:14 am
Sorry No More,
But you are not a Real Political Go-To-Guru like me … my fans laugh ar you.
EPA
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