January 1, Tucker Carlson 2028 Hopes Take Brutal Hit In New Poll

Wyatt’s Take

• Republican voters aren’t buying the online hype around Tucker Carlson as a 2028 contender
• Most GOP voters want a fresh approach rather than more of the same Trump-style politics
• The poll shows real-world support matters more than social media noise

Republican voters are sending a clear message about 2028 contenders. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Tucker Carlson sitting near the bottom of potential nominees with just 13 percent of Republicans calling him an excellent or good candidate.

Forty-three percent rated Carlson a poor choice for the nomination. Another 15 percent said only fair. Twenty-eight percent admitted they had never heard of him at all.

“Just 13% of Republicans and Republican-leaning voters rated Carlson an “excellent” or “good” candidate for the GOP nomination in 2028, according to the Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted November 6-9.”

Carlson trails far behind other names being floated. Vice President JD Vance leads with 62 percent excellent or good ratings. Secretary of State Marco Rubio follows at 58 percent. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sits at 52 percent.

Even Donald Trump Jr. outperforms Carlson with 29 percent excellent or good ratings. The gap shows social media popularity doesn’t always translate to actual voter support.

“His 13% combined excellent-or-good rating was less than half the 29% received by President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., and far behind the leading Republicans being floated as 2028 contenders.”

Republicans are also looking for change rather than more of the same. Fifty-two percent want a nominee with a different approach to governing than President Trump. Only 46 percent prefer someone similar.

“Asked whether they would prefer the next Republican nominee to take a similar or different approach to governing, 52% of Republicans and Republican-leaning voters said they wanted a different approach, compared with 46% who preferred a similar one.”

The divide grows sharper among independents leaning Republican. Sixty-five percent of that group wants a different approach from Trump. Only 35 percent want someone similar.

Wyatt Matters

Real Americans in the heartland know that flashy online voices don’t always match the values and priorities that matter at kitchen tables across this country. Voters want leaders who deliver results, not just headlines.