According to a recent poll, South Carolina voters are significantly more likely to support former President Donald Trump over the state's former Governor Nikki Haley for the Republican Party's nomination. The poll, conducted ahead of the Feb. 24 GOP primary, revealed that 65 percent of likely voters in the state would vote for Trump, giving him a commanding 36 percent lead over Haley.

Among Republican voters, an overwhelming 72 percent indicated their preference for Trump, showcasing his popularity within the party's base. However, the poll also found that Independents were more evenly split between the two candidates, with 42 percent favoring Haley and 43 percent supporting Trump.

Scott Huffmon, the director of the Winthrop Poll, remarked on Haley's strength among Independent likely voters but noted that she would need to work harder to convince those who are on the fence about participation to show up on February 24 in order to make a dent in Trump's lead.

Turning to the general election, the poll indicated that if the matchup were between Trump and President Joe Biden, Trump would win over Biden by at least 15 points among all registered voters in South Carolina. However, Haley would have an even stronger advantage, beating Biden by at least 18 points.

It's important to note that these figures do not take into account undecided voters or those who may register between now and the general election, which could potentially impact the final outcome.

The Winthrop Poll surveyed 1,717 registered South Carolina voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. This poll result follows Biden's sweeping victory in South Carolina's Democratic primary on Feb. 3, where he captured all 55 delegates.

As the primary draws closer, all eyes will be on the Republican candidates as they seek to secure support from voters in South Carolina and make their case for the party's nomination.