Trump Leads in Florida, Haley's Abortion Stance Resonates in GOP Primary

DeSantis' campaign disputes polls, Haley's pragmatic approach to abortion could alienate evangelical voters

Despite Governor Ron DeSantis' claims of strong support in Florida, recent polls show former President Donald Trump leading the Republican primary race in the state with 60% support among likely voters, compared to DeSantis' 21%.
DeSantis' campaign disputes the polls, maintaining that the primary is a two-man race between Trump and DeSantis, and that DeSantis is the only candidate who could beat Trump.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's pragmatic approach to abortion, calling for consensus rather than a federal ban, has resonated with some GOP voters and commentators, but could alienate evangelical voters.
Haley's stance on abortion could potentially provide a new way for the GOP to discuss and campaign on the issue, which has been a challenge for the party since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
Despite her pragmatic approach to abortion, Haley still trails behind Trump and DeSantis in the polls, with a RealClearPolitics poll average showing Trump at 58.5%, DeSantis at 14.4%, and Haley at 9%.