… The conventional wisdom has been that a Trump nomination would be a disaster for the Republican Party, to the extent that some Democrats are almost cackling with glee at the thought. … But is it so certain that, if nominated, Trump would lose? Nobody thought he’d do this well […] Read more »
Nearly Half of Americans Worried They or Their Family Will Be a Victim of Terrorism
With leading GOP presidential candidate Donald J. Trump calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States, a new survey released today finds that Americans are increasingly concerned about terrorism, yet remain open to accepting Syrian refugees into the U.S. Forty-seven percent of Americans are worried that they or […] Read more »
Fear of Terrorism Lifts Donald Trump in New York Times/CBS Poll
Americans are more fearful about the likelihood of another terrorist attack than at any other time since the weeks after Sept. 11, 2001, a gnawing sense of dread that has helped lift Donald J. Trump to a new high among Republican primary voters, according to the latest New York Times/CBS […] Read more »
Trump back on top, with Cruz climbing into second
Thirty-five percent of Republican primary voters support Trump, up 13 points since October, and his highest level of support in CBS News polling. Ted Cruz (16 percent) has moved into second place, while Ben Carson, who led the October poll, has dropped to third. CONT. CBS News Read more »
Donald Trump Well-Known, but Not Well-Liked
The 2016 presidential candidates who are the most familiar to U.S. adults — Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush — also rank among the least-liked, in terms of their unfavorable rating exceeding their favorable rating. Trump vies with Clinton as the race’s best-known candidate, but he is by far […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Trump, Clinton dominate primary races in South Carolina
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have commanding leads in the race for their parties’ nominations in South Carolina, according to the latest Fox News poll. It’s no wonder Trump is leading. He’s ahead among both those who prioritize national security and economic issues. He’s the top pick among voters on […] Read more »