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The 2024 presidential election is around the corner, at this point. Former President Trump is already in the race. Though additional GOP contenders, such as former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, are expected to announce their own candidacies.

On the other side, when Joe Biden gives his State of the Union address later today, he's also anticipated to announce his reelection plans.

Trump very much wants to be the Republican nominee. Though so far, there is a growing consensus within the GOP that going with a different 2024 nominee may be best.

So far, all 2024 election polls reveal that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, if he enters the presidential race, poses the greatest chance of stopping Trump from getting the Republican nomination for 2024.

Meanwhile, in a new poll, the Florida governor enjoys a nearly double-digit lead over Trump.

Good news for DeSantis

The right-wing economic group, Club for Growth, released a new poll that spells trouble for Trump, yet good news for DeSantis.

This poll shows the Florida governor carrying a nine-point lead over Trump in a match pitting them directly against one another.

David McIntosh, the president of Club For Growth, has even gone on record stating that DeSantis holds the "strongest position" in terms of who the GOP should nominate in 2024. 

This is not the first time polls have shown DeSantis ahead of Trump, despite the former not having even formally entered the 2024 presidential election. Though if DeSantis does decide to run, he will likely make the announcement later this year.

Club For Growth has invited DeSantis and other Republicans to a retreat for their donors. However, the organization declined to extend an invitation to Trump.

Finally, more data from the polls shows that DeSantis fares better than Trump among more diverse members of the electorate. This includes moderate conservatives, moderates, and liberals.

In a national presidential election, each of these demographics is vital to securing enough votes to win the White House.

More bad news for Trump

As more Republicans warm up to DeSantis possibly running for president, Trump is waging more attacks against him. This has now created a situation where Senate Republicans are going to bat for DeSantis.

Several GOP senators dismissed Trump's assertions that for DeSantis to run in 2024 would be "disloyal."

In fact, these Republicans have said anyone can run in the 2024 GOP primary. Others pointed out DeSantis is "new blood" that could be an asset to the Republican Party moving forward.