The Donald Trump Show continues to dominate the airwaves and the polls, and the other candidates seem mere apprentices by comparison. … The Crystal Ball has been consistently skeptical of Trump’s chances to be the GOP nominee, and we remain so. It would be easier to make our argument if […] 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 »
It’s not the economy anymore, stupid
Last year, Islamic State seized control of big chunks of Iraq and Syria. This year, it’s hijacking the U.S. presidential campaign. The biggest concern for most American voters until recently was the sluggish economy and stagnating incomes. But since the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, more and more […] Read more »
Donald Trump nearly doubles lead in New Hampshire
Donald Trump has a growing lead among likely primary voters in New Hampshire, and both he and Marco Rubio have gained ground in the state since September, according to a new CNN/WMUR poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. CONT. Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Read more »
68% of Trump’s supporters would vote for him if he bolts the GOP
Donald Trump not only continues to lead the Republican presidential field in a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll. The overwhelming majority of his supporters also say they would vote for him if he bolted the GOP and ran as an independent. CONT. Susan Page, USA Today Read more »
Hillary Clinton Leads in 2016 Match-Ups as Ben Carson, Marco Rubio Run Closest
Hillary Clinton leads the Republican presidential field in hypothetical general-election match-ups, with Ben Carson and Marco Rubio running the closest to her, according to a new national MSNBC/Telemundo/Marist poll. CONT. Mark Murray, NBC News Read more »