Ramaswamy Closes Gap On DeSantis In 2024 GOP Polling
Republican tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a political newcomer, is steadily gaining ground in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential primary. A recent poll shows him nipping at the heels of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the second spot in the GOP lineup.
The Echelon Insights poll surveyed 1,020 voters between June 26 and 29. The findings show Ramaswamy polling at 10%, only six percentage points behind DeSantis. This small gap indicates the rising popularity of the first-time candidate, particularly as DeSantis’s numbers decreased from 19% to 16%.
The field is led by former President Donald Trump, currently polling at 49%, a testament to his enduring appeal among conservative voters. The poll also revealed that only three Republican candidates garnered double-digit support, with the rest, including former Vice President Mike Pence and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, stuck in the single digits.
Interestingly, Ramaswamy has positioned himself as a vocal supporter of President Trump in the face of federal charges. He made headlines last month when he pledged to pardon the former president if he found himself in the Oval Office. “I challenge every US Presidential candidate to join me in standing for TRUTH. Commit to pardon Donald Trump for these federal charges on Day 1, or explain why you won’t,” Ramaswamy stated on Twitter.
Moreover, Ramaswamy appears to be connecting with the party’s base, offering a robust challenge to established figures like DeSantis. Steve Cortes, a top spokesman for DeSantis’ Super PAC Never Back Down, admitted after a recent Trump rally that the former president is the “clear frontrunner” and that the DeSantis campaign is trailing.
Ramaswamy has been making waves within the GOP by promoting transparency and standing against the “national identity crisis.” He alleged that he was offered a chance to pad his vote count in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll for $100,000, a claim that raised eyebrows within political circles.
As the race to 2024 intensifies, it remains to be seen how the dynamics within the GOP will shift. The recent surge in Ramaswamy’s popularity signals a potential shake-up in the Republican presidential primary as he continues to erode DeSantis’s lead.
Whether or not Ramaswamy can continue to build on his momentum and pose a real challenge to Trump and DeSantis will be keenly observed in the coming months. Regardless, his performance so far sends a clear message: Vivek Ramaswamy is a candidate to watch. The conservative entrepreneur is not merely a disruptor in the tech world, he is proving to be a potent force in politics as well.
