White House reporter Phil Wegmann discusses the state of the 2024 presidential primary race, including the dominance of Trump, potential consequences of a Trump conviction, viability and strategies of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, chances of President Biden stepping down as the Democratic nominee, and analysis of polling data and candidate dynamics.
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Donald Trump remains a dominant force in the 2024 presidential race, with other candidates vying for second place.
Despite low approval ratings and rumors of stepping down, Joe Biden is likely to remain the Democratic nominee and face a competitive race against Trump.
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State of the GOP Primary Race
The lack of a race as Donald Trump dominates in the polls, while other candidates like Rhonda Santis and Nikki Haley battle for second place to consolidate the non-Trump vote.
Consequences of Legal Cases Against Trump
If one of the legal cases against Donald Trump results in a conviction, it could potentially change voter perception and affect the race. However, Trump has been able to use the allegations against him to fuel his campaign, presenting himself as a political martyr.
Biden's Nomination and Trump's Lead
Despite rumblings of President Biden stepping down from the ticket and polls showing the majority of Democrat voters want someone else, it is highly likely Biden will remain the Democratic nominee. In a head-to-head matchup, Trump currently leads Biden by two points, setting the stage for a competitive race.
White House reporter Phil Wegmann joins Cabot Phillips to lay out the state of the 2024 presidential primary race. Can anyone unseat frontrunners Joe Biden and Donald Trump? Get the facts first on Morning Wire.
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