Republican candidate Tim Scott withdraws; Trump in the lead

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: News websites
13 Nov 2023 10:00
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Polls show that former US president Donald Trump is in the lead in multiple swinging states.

Republican Senator Tim Scott speaks during a meet and greet, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Indianola, Iowa (AP)

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina announced the suspension of his presidential campaign, acknowledging how hard it would be to secure a Republican nomination as former President Donald Trump continues to maintain a substantial lead in primary polling, effectively overshadowing other contenders.

Senator Scott disclosed his campaign suspension during an exclusive interview for Fox News on Sunday evening.

In his interview, Senator Scott described the American voters as "the most remarkable people on the planet." He humbly acknowledged their preference, stating, "[they] have been really clear that they're telling me: 'Not now Tim.'"

Senator Scott's decision to suspend his campaign underscores the firm preference that Republican voters have for Donald Trump.

A poll released last week indicates that former President Donald Trump is currently ahead of the incumbent, Joe Biden, in five out of six critical battleground states, which are expected to play a crucial role in determining the winner of the 2024 presidential election.

The survey, conducted in partnership between the Siena College Research Institute and The New York Times, involved polling 3,662 registered voters in the states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The polling took place from October 22 to November 3.

"The only good news for President Joe Biden in this New York Times/Siena College poll is that it was conducted a year before voters go to the polls," Don Levy, director of Siena College Research Institute, said.

Former President Donald Trump held a lead over Biden in several key battleground states, with Trump ahead by 11 points in Nevada, 7 points in Georgia, 5 points in Arizona, 4 points in Pennsylvania, and 3 points in Michigan. Biden, however, maintained a 3-point lead in Wisconsin. It's worth noting that in the 2020 election, Biden had won all six of these battleground states. The poll also suggested that another Democratic candidate might have better odds in these states.

In the surveyed battleground states, a significant majority of voters expressed their disapproval of President Biden's job performance, with 59% disapproving. A notable 71% believed that he was too old to run for president again, and 62% felt that he lacked mental sharpness. In contrast, only 38% considered former President Trump too old, and 54% believed that Trump possessed the mental sharpness required for the presidency. These findings indicate a challenging political landscape for President Biden in these key states.