Shock poll: Trump 'Patriot Party' would win almost quarter of voters, drop GOP to third place

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Shock poll: Trump 'Patriot Party' would win almost quarter of voters, drop GOP to third place

Trump third party crushes GOP among highly motivated "very conservative voters" — but would leave Democrats entrenched as dominant party in national politics.


By Daniel Wattenberg

Updated: January 25, 2021 - 2:04pm


A hypothetical "Patriot Party" led by former President Donald Trump would win the support of almost a quarter — 23% — of the electorate, bumping the GOP down to third place with just 17%, according to a new Just the News poll with Scott Rasmussen.

The startling survey result comes amid reports that Senate Republican support for convicting Trump in an impeachment trial is fast eroding.

A Trump third party could provoke a pivotal realignment in American politics. With the support of 46% of registered voters in the new poll, Democrats would reap the benefits of a fractured opposition and entrench themselves as the nation's dominant party — even without majority support.

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[Fishrrman]

"Shock poll: Trump 'Patriot Party' would win almost quarter of voters, drop GOP to third place..."

I'd say the win would be closer to "a third".

There have been observations here that a "new party" would be a "3rd party".

I disagree. If the establishment "Republicans" betray Mr. Trump, and go so far as to permit a conviction in the second Senate trial, I sense a large number of "the 74 million" who cast votes for him may reach for another alternative, if such an "alternative" is presented to them to give them a choice.

Give them that choice, and "the shift" may become substantial enough to instantly relegate the Republican party to "3rd party status", with the new party quickly assuming the designation of "2nd party".

The Whigs disintegrated quickly when the Republican party appeared on the scene with a good candidate.

Could that happen again...?

[skeeter]

I'm fine with a new political party.

Due to the new election rules the rats are poised to enact the GOP is relegated to permanent second place anyway.

And even if they had a shot at leading again they would simply do what they always do - nothing.

[XenaLee]

I'm fine with a new political party.

Due to the new election rules the rats are poised to enact the GOP is relegated to permanent second place anyway.

And even if they had a shot at leading again they would simply do what they always do - nothing.

If only.... all they did was nothing.  Nah.   They rise to the occasion (over and over again) to shove the knife in all of their supporters....

up to the hilt ......

and then a twist.

[MajorClay]

Ooops

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

“Trump third party crushes GOP among highly motivated "very conservative voters" — but would leave Democrats entrenched as dominant party in national politics.“

Of course it would. “Conservatives” are truly the dumbest people on the face of the planet. Trump really brought out the retardation to the forefront.

[Wingnut]

I'd join the party.   74 million trump voters cant be wrong.