| Candidates' Net Favorability Rating (Favorable - Unfavorable) | |
|---|---|
| Ben Carson | 60 |
| Marco Rubio | 40 |
| Carly Fiorino | 33 |
| Mike Huckabee | 32 |
| Ted Cruz | 31 |
| Donald Trump | 24 |
| Jeb Bush | 19 |
| Chris Christie | 10 |
| John Kaisich | 8 |
% of Republicans
Sources:
gallup.com

| Candidates' Net Favorability Rating (Favorable - Unfavorable) | |
|---|---|
| Ben Carson | 60 |
| Marco Rubio | 40 |
| Carly Fiorino | 33 |
| Mike Huckabee | 32 |
| Ted Cruz | 31 |
| Donald Trump | 24 |
| Jeb Bush | 19 |
| Chris Christie | 10 |
| John Kaisich | 8 |
Just because Donald Trump might have a slight edge in the national polls, doesn't mean that he is the most popular candidate among Republicans. In fact, Ben Carson stands as the most well-liked candidate in the race, with 68% of Republicans holding a favorable view of him and only 8% holding an unfavorable view.