DeSantis Drops in Polls as Trump Challengers Gain Steam, But Former President Still Dominates 2024 Field

DeSantis has fallen to fifth place in Republican primary polls, down 13 points since July.
Long shot candidates like Ramaswamy and Haley have risen in the polls but still far behind Trump.
Trump remains the clear frontrunner at 39%, while DeSantis is at 10%.
DeSantis has faced setbacks including financial struggles, weak poll numbers, and campaign controversy.
Chris Christie polls slightly ahead of DeSantis at 11%, but neither poses a real threat to Trump currently.