During one of the 2008 Democratic primary debates, then-Sen. Barack Obama described rival Hillary Clinton as “likeable enough.” At that point, in January 2008, Mrs. Clinton’s personal ratings were 47% positive and 41% negative. In May, Wall Street Journal/NBC News polling showed Hillary Clinton with personal ratings of 34% positive […] Read more »
It’s Close in California: Clinton 49%, Sanders 47%
Hillary Clinton is clinging to a narrow two-point lead over Bernie Sanders in California ahead of the state’s June 7 primary, according to results from a brand-new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll. CONT. Mark Murray, NBC News Read more »
Obama, Riding High, Could Be the Ace in Clinton’s Pocket
More than at any time in memory, the United States faces a choice this fall between unpopular presidential candidates. Most voters view Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump with disdain. Yet one popular politician looms over the contest. That’s President Obama, who this spring has seen his approval rating again […] Read more »
The Real ‘Trump Effect’ for Young Latinos
… The disaffection and distrust evident in so much of the American electorate festers with special ferocity among young Latinos, the fastest growing segment of the American electorate. Looking at them we can see what this campaign is doing to all of us. The laws of physics, if not elections, […] Read more »
Why Democratic Unity Could Be Easier to Achieve This Time: Donald Trump and Barack Obama
… There is mounting concern in Democratic Party circles that even after Clinton clinches the nomination, most likely after the California and New Jersey primaries on June 7, she will have difficulty winning over Sanders’ base of young, liberal voters, many of whom identify themselves in exit polls as independents. […] Read more »
Obama Hits Highest Job Approval Since Second Inauguration
As the race to succeed President Barack Obama rages around him, the man who currently sits in the Oval Office has hit his highest approval rating since his second inauguration, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows. CONT. Carrie Dann, NBC News Read more »