Republican Primary News update for 10-02-2023

his week on the show, we're talking about the Republican primary and the latest updates from the past 72 hours.

Former President Donald Trump, despite losing ground and dropping in popularity, remains the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, with a recent poll showing him leading by a narrowing margin. Trump has been holding rallies and events across the country, and he has continued to receive strong support from his base as he pushes the Big lie and other consipracies.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as the top challenger to Trump for the Republican nomination. DeSantis has been popular in Florida, and he has gained a following among conservatives nationwide. He has also been critical of Trump in recent months, which has further distanced him from the former president.

Other Republican candidates, such as former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Senator Ted Cruz, have struggled to gain traction in the race. They have been unable to match Trump's or DeSantis's fundraising or popularity.

In recent days, Trump has stepped up his attacks on DeSantis. He has called DeSantis "Ron DeSanctimonious" and accused him of being a "globalist RINO." These attacks are seen as an attempt by Trump to undermine DeSantis's support and clear the path for his own nomination.

DeSantis has responded to Trump's attacks by saying that he is focused on governing Florida and that he is not paying attention to the "noise" from the 2024 race. However, DeSantis's decision to attack Trump directly in recent weeks suggests that he is preparing for a possible run against the former president.

It is still early in the Republican primary, and the race is likely to remain fluid for some time. However, Trump and DeSantis are clearly the two frontrunners, and it is increasingly likely that they will be the two main contenders for the nomination.
What do you think of the Republican primary so far?

It's going to be an interesting race to watch, that's for sure.
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