Former President Donald Trump is continuing to boast the highest favorability rating among Republican primary candidates.
Alex Wong/Getty Images, Scott Eisen/Getty Images.Former President Donald Trump is continuing to boast the highest favorability rating among Republican primary candidates, gaining in this area as rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slips, according to the latest Morning Consult weekly survey.78 percent of potential Republican primary voters viewing Trump favorably. That reflects a five-point jump in the last seven days.
While a majority, 62 percent still view DeSantis favorably, this reflects a two-point drop last week and four-point drop over the past two weeks, when 66 percent viewed him favorably. His unfavorable rating also ticked up, moving from 21 percent to 23 percent.Matthew Perdie / Breitbart News, Jack Knudsen / Breitbart News
No other candidate saw over 50 percent favorability, but former Vice President Mike Pence, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott all have a net positive approval.
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