Originally published September 6, 2023 8:50 am PDT
Donald Trump is making waves among unlikely voters, with many believing in his claims that the 2020 election was rigged.
A recent USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll found that, if they were to vote, a vast majority of nonvoters would favor Trump over current President Joe Biden.
The data suggests that these non-participants could drastically alter the political landscape if they were to engage.
In this comprehensive poll, Trump outpaced Biden among registered voters who are disinclined to vote by 20 percentage points, securing 32% to Biden’s 13%.
Notably, 27% of these potential voters expressed support for third-party candidates.
Similarly, citizens eligible to vote but unregistered also favored Trump by a margin of 28% to 15%, with another 27% leaning toward another candidate.
Considering the magnitude of Trump’s lead among nonvoters, if they were to participate, the political scene could tilt heavily in his favor.
This disparity is even more pronounced when compared to the statistics from realclearpolitics.com, which indicates only a slim 1-point edge for Biden.
Phillip Benjamin, an engineer from Atlanta, expressed his skepticism about the voting system.
“It’s just a game; it’s not even serious,” he said, highlighting his agreement with Trump’s claims about the integrity of the 2020 election. “If they can push an election the way they pushed that last one, they can do anything.”
The poll also delved into the demographics of the nonvoters.
These individuals are predominantly people of color, with the majority acknowledging the significant impact the federal government has on their lives.
