Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a tumble in the New Hampshire GOP primary race, slipping into fourth place.
This unexpected development left many political pundits scratching their heads, as the popular Florida governor was once considered a strong contender for the presidential nomination.
The latest Emerson poll reveals that DeSantis now trails behind Chris Christie, the former New Jersey Governor.
This news comes as a shock to many, considering DeSantis’s popularity and his previous standing as a strong alternative to Trump in the Emerson polling this presidential cycle. However, it seems the tides have turned. DeSantis is now struggling to keep up with the pack.
This sudden drop in ranking is not just a blow to DeSantis’s campaign but also a significant shift in the GOP primary race.
The poll shows that former President Trump is leading the race with a whopping 49 percent support, a staggering 40 points higher than Christie, who is in second place with nine percent support.
DeSantis, once a close second, has now slid to single digits with eight percent support.
Adding to the intrigue, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is hot on DeSantis’s heels with six percent support. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are also in the mix, each garnering four percent support.
Anti-woke businessman Vivek Ramaswamy is not far behind with three percent support.
DeSantis’ fall from grace is even more shocking given his focus on the early primary state.
Despite prioritizing New Hampshire, he has failed to gain ground and his current standing could be in jeopardy. This downward trend is a stark contrast to DeSantis’ position last week when he held third place.
Adding fuel to the fire, DeSantis recently stirred controversy by accusing Trump supporters of being “listless vessels” during an interview.
This comment, which came before the latest poll, may further jeopardize his standing in the race. It’s clear this was not part of DeSantis’ plan and it remains to be seen how this will impact his campaign moving forward.
Ultimately, the New Hampshire GOP primary race has taken an unexpected turn, with DeSantis falling to fourth place. As the race heats up, it will be interesting to see if DeSantis can regain his footing or if this is the beginning of the end for his presidential aspirations.