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FiveThirtyEight Politics

Who'd Win A Trump-less GOP Primary?

Jul 24, 2023
58:36
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Discussion on Trump's potential third indictment, Americans' views on the Jan. 6 attack, exploring the use of the Ku Klux Klan Act in prosecuting Trump, the changing perceptions of Americans, the impact of Trump's trials on the 2024 election, analyzing DeSantis as a GOP frontrunner without Trump, discussing the potential of a popular politician, and the possibility of Pence emerging as an anti-Trump candidate.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ron DeSantis is well-positioned to take advantage of a potential opening in a more competitive Republican primary.
  • Ramaswami could gain traction in a chaotic scenario where Trump's legal troubles impact the Republican primary race.

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Jeff chooses Ron DeSantis as a potential candidate in a Trumpless race.

Jeff believes that Ron DeSantis is well-positioned to take advantage of a potential opening in a more competitive Republican primary. DeSantis has strong polling numbers, is well-funded, and has the support of Trump voters. Jeff sees him as a front-runner if Trump were to drop out of the race.

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