Democrats 2016: After Months of Struggles, Clinton Helps Herself at Debate

… Clinton was a clear winner in Tuesday night’s debate and likely will be covered as one. Debates can generate a roller-coaster effect; ask this year’s Republicans. Debates can also solidify the existing hierarchy. That’s what we saw last night. Clinton’s deep experience in debates shone brightly. She was better […] Read more »

Clinton Maintains Modest Image Advantage Over Sanders

Ahead of the first nationally televised Democratic presidential debate Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton maintains a higher net favorable rating among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents (+52) than her closest rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (+40). However, Clinton’s 12-percentage-point advantage is less than half of her lead in late July. CONT. Frank […] Read more »

Poll Trouble: Hillary Clinton’s Three Challenges

Going into the 2016 campaign, Hillary Clinton appeared to have a clear path to the Democratic nomination and possibly the White House. But a summer of sliding poll numbers and questions about her personal email server have made for a more complicated road. Recent poll numbers reveal three potential general-election […] Read more »