Three recent surveys from highly rated polling firms (Marist College, Field and Public Policy Institute of California) show Bernie Sanders just 2 points behind Hillary Clinton in California. Clinton is ahead by double digits, however, in other polls, including one that has her up by 18 percentage points. It’s making […] Read more »
California: In USC/LA Times Poll, Clinton 49%, Sanders 39% (Perhaps)
Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders 49-39% among likely voters in California’s Democratic presidential primary, according to the latest USC/Los Angeles Times Poll. Or, not. According to the same poll, it could be that Sanders and Clinton are essentially tied at 44-43%. Confusing? You bet. CONT. Calbuzz Read more »
Clinton’s Best Asset, Trump’s Biggest Liability: Experience
Hillary Clinton holds double-digit advantages over Donald Trump in Americans’ views of the two candidates’ experience to be president, ability to work with both parties in Washington and likability. Trump’s greatest relative strengths include being a strong and decisive leader and the ability to stand up to special interests. CONT. […] Read more »
Asking the Right Question
… We have been fielding just one question since the start of the year: Who are you most likely to vote for in the upcoming presidential election? With the answers of: Definitely Republican candidate, Likely Republican candidate, Likely Democratic candidate, Definitely Democratic candidate, and not voting. This question focuses on […] Read more »
Is Trump Expanding the Electorate?
There’s little doubt that Donald Trump has changed the rules of campaigning in the 21st century. Or, more accurately, he’s the first to understand how to effectively campaign in a 21st century media environment. Yet, winning the media cycle is different from winning a campaign. And, as my colleagues and […] Read more »
Trump Leads Clinton on Top-Ranking Economic Issues
If the race for president comes down to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Trump could benefit from an edge in public confidence on the issues Americans are prioritizing most this election. A slight majority of Americans choose Trump as better able to handle the economy (53%) and jobs (52%), and […] Read more »