front runner

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The current front runner, though, is 72-year-old Salvador Nasralla, who is running for president for the fourth time.

From BBC

Mr. McCarthy criticized Mr. Trump for his role in the events leading to the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the Capitol, but he’s made up with him and is considered reliably loyal to the ex-president, the front runner in the 2024 GOP primary.

From Washington Times

As he toured 12 cities in three early-voting states, DeSantis, 44, made his case that he is the more conservative and consistent alternative to Donald Trump, the former president and current front runner in the race.

From Reuters

DeSantis’ rough going has scraped much of the gloss off November’s 19-point reelection victory and encouraged other Republicans to join the GOP race and take on the front- runner, former President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

His formal inclusion in the rookie-of-the-year race — as the points leader among first-year players, he’s long been assumed the front runner — was celebrated at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday.

From Seattle Times