Trump Leads Biden in Five Key Swing States, Poll Finds

A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states. The New York Times/Siena College poll found that Trump has a 52% to 41% lead in Nevada, 49% to 43% in Georgia, 49% to 44% in Arizona, 48% to 43% in Michigan, and 48% to 44% in Pennsylvania.

The poll results come as Trump’s rivals have been questioning his viability in a general election. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is polling second to Trump, said last week that he doesn’t think Trump can win in a head-to-head matchup with Biden. Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have also expressed doubts about Trump’s chances in a general election.

Despite the doubts from his rivals, Trump remains the unrivaled front-runner in the GOP primary to take on Biden. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and his rivals have all pledged to support him if he wins the nomination.

The poll results come as Biden continues to campaign in key swing states. Last Friday, Biden spoke in Lewiston, Maine, surrounded by first responders, nurses, and others on the front lines of the response to the Oct. 25 mass shooting there. Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis, as well as his plans to address gun violence.

The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election. However, the race is still in its early stages, and it remains to be seen whether Trump can maintain his lead in the swing states.