Donald Trump chose not to participate in the first Republican primary debate. Instead, he taped an interview with Tucker Carlson, which was released to coincide with the debate. Do you approve or disapprove of Trump's decision NOT to participate in the debate? (%)
Strongly or somewhat approve | Strongly or somewhat disapprove
Republicans
61
16
22
Republicans who want Trump as the nominee
83
11
6
Republicans who want another candidate as the nominee
43
15
42
Do you think Donald Trump should participate in the next Republican primary debate? (%)
Yes | No
Republicans
57
26
17
Republicans who want Trump as the nominee
54
27
19
Republicans who want another candidate as the nominee
67
15
18
Note: Gray bars represent responses of "not sure." Preferences for the Republican nominee were determined by responses to the question, "If the Republican presidential primary in your state were held today, who would you vote for?"