Whit Ayres Inducted into AAPC Hall of Fame

The American Association of Political Consultants recognized Whit Ayres’ career as a leading Republican pollster, mentor, and trusted advisor to clients including Senators Lamar Alexander, Bob Corker, and Marco Rubio, and Governors Carroll Campbell and Bill Haslam by inducting him into their Hall of Fame on April 18, 2024. In addition to his work as a pollster and consultant, Whit has been active in the American Association of Political Consultants for over 30 years, serving as its Treasurer, President, and Chairman and championing the group’s Code of Ethics. In 2012 Whit was honored as the AAPC Republican Pollster of the Year and he currently serves on the Board of the News Literacy Project.

2024 Presidential Election Outlook

Republican Presidential Primary Survey

In the wake of a disappointing Republican performance in the 2022 midterm elections, Donald Trump has slipped to his lowest point since he emerged on the political scene almost eight years ago.  He remains a formidable force, to be sure, with a lock on approximately 30 percent of likely Republican primary and caucus voters nationally.  But a majority of the GOP is ready to move on, believing either that Trump cannot win in 2024, or that he is too focused on the past rather than the future.

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2022 and 2024 Outlook

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