Voters were more likely to support candidates who want to fund the police, expand oil and gas production, and uphold Roe v. Wade, according to a new NBC News poll. People also said they were less likely to support a candidate who believes that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
The poll, conducted from March 18-22 and consisting of 790 registered voters, measured the most and least popular stances candidates can take ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
The survey revealed 75% of respondents were more likely to vote for a candidate who supports and funds the police, whereas only 11% were less likely to vote for said candidate. Conversely, 73% of respondents were less likely to vote for someone who supported measures taking funds away from law enforcement.
Other popular stances included supporting a bipartisan infrastructure bill, lowering drug costs, and wanting to do more to support Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion.
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The least popular selling point for candidates is an endorsement from Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to the data. Only 7% of voters would be more likely to vote for someone with her endorsement.
According to the survey, people were 54% less likely to vote for a candidate who says former President Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election. Similarly, they were 47% less likely to support a candidate who received the former leader’s endorsement.
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Rumors have swirled about a possible 2024 presidential run for Trump, though he hasn’t confirmed such a bid. A recent Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey showed that the former president would likely take the GOP nomination should he decide to run. Trump would also lead Vice President Kamala Harris by roughly 10% in a hypothetical presidential race, according to the survey.
