Zogby Poll Shows Trump with a Lead

Despite negative comments about Mexicans and Senator John McCain, Donald Trump continues to gain steam according to a new Zogby poll released on Monday.

The poll shows Trump solidly in first place among likely Republican primary and caucus voters nationwide. The new Zogby Analytics poll of 256 likely voters was conducted online July 22nd and 23rd shows the billionaire leading with the support of 20% of those polled.

He is followed by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush with 16%, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker 12%, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul 9%, neurosurgeon and author Dr. Ben Carson 7%, Florida Senator Marco Rubio and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee 6% each, Texas Senator Ted Cruz 5%, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie 3%, Ohio Governor John Kasich and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal 2%, and everyone else at 1% or less.

The poll by Zogby shows Trump doing especially well among Republican women, Conservatives and moderates.  Among younger likely Republican voters, Rand Paul leads with 26% of those polled, followed by Trump and Bush at 14%.

The entire poll was taken after the announcement by Ohio Governor John Kasich, but Mr. Kasich gained no publicity nor increased support as a result.