Big disappointment for Trump, less than half of RFK Jr voters to support former president in U.S Elections
Donald Trump may face a significant challenge in gaining the full support of voters who once backed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The survey was conducted by The Democracy Institute and Daily Express US, focusing on 250 likely voters who had initially planned to support Kennedy in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Kennedy had suspended his campaign on August 23 and endorsed Trump, yet the endorsement seems to have limited impact on voter loyalty, as per the reports of Daily Express US.
Poll results indicate split support
According to the poll, only 49% of RFK Jr. supporters plan to switch their votes to Trump. This figure falls short of what many in Trump’s camp may have hoped for, given Kennedy’s public backing. The remaining voters show varied preferences, with 25% indicating they will support Vice President Kamala Harris. The rest of the respondents are either undecided or have chosen not to participate in the election.
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The poll asked voters directly about their plans following Kennedy’s exit from the race. The question was specific to those who had initially supported Kennedy’s independent candidacy, gauging where their loyalties now lie. The data shows that while Trump secured a portion of these voters, Harris also stands to gain from Kennedy’s departure.
Kennedy’s campaign suspension and endorsement
Kennedy had expressed earlier in the year that he would exit the race if he believed his
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