Poll Shows , Republican Voters , Still Loyal to Trump .br 'Newsweek' reports that recent polls show that Republican voters remain loyal to former President Donald Trump, despite hints of waning support among lawmakers.br A new CBS NewsYouGov poll of Republicans br found that 35 of voters believe loyalty br to Trump is "very important.".br Another 30 of those polled br found loyalty to Trump to br be "somewhat important.".br Meanwhile, 81 of those surveyed said br they favor GOP candidates with policies br and proposals in line with Trump.br Meanwhile, 81 of those surveyed said br they favor GOP candidates with policies br and proposals in line with Trump.br 66 prefer candidates br who share Trump's opinions br regarding the 2020 election.br According to Republicans, the biggest issues facing Congress are inflation, the U.S. border with Mexico, increasing energy production and reducing crime.br According to Republicans, the biggest issues facing Congress are inflation, the U.S. border with Mexico, increasing energy production and reducing crime.br According to Republicans, the biggest issues facing Congress are inflation, the U.S. border with Mexico, increasing energy production and reducing crime.br 'Newsweek' reports that 51 of those polled br approved of how the GOP handled choosing br Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the house.br However, former Republican Representative br Carlos Curbelo claims that Trump's influence br over the Republican party is beginning to wane.br Curbelo cited GOP members rejecting Trump's support for McCarthy, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, as evidence of the former president's waning support.br Curbelo cited GOP members rejecting Trump's support for McCarthy, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, as evidence of the former president's waning support.br Curbelo cited GOP members rejecting Trump's support for McCarthy, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, as evidence of the former president's waning support.br Neil O'Brian, assistant professor of political science br at the University of Oregon, suggests that Republicans br in the house are now tasked with trying to balance br appeasing Trump and gathering support.