According to the latest New York Times-Siena College poll of voters eligible to participate in the Republican primaries, former President Donald Trump is far and away the frontrunner to go up against the Democrats’ Joe Biden next year. And it’s not just hardcore supporters who want him to have another crack at the White House… Trump’s appeal stretches across demographic groups, regions and the ideological wings of the party. Overall, Trump leads his closest competitor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 54% to 17%. Some insiders are surprised that DeSantis has failed to fire so far. Yesterday, the Washington Post described a gathering he fronted in early July where “the only time people really applauded was when he was introduced and when he was done. In between, it was clanging plates and people talking to each other.” Ouch… But there is a bit to go – the first primary is in mid-January.