Trump easily wins CPAC straw poll as 2024 favorite

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday easily won the 2024 GOP presidential nomination poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas.

The 45th president captured 70% of the votes, up from 55% in a similar straw poll last February at the CPAC event in Orlando, Fla.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came in a distant second with 21%. No one other candidate topped 1%.

"I want to personally thank each and every one of you for your incredible support," Trump said as he delivered the event's keynote address after the straw poll results were announced.