U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and businessman Donald Trump are in a dead heat for the Republican presidential nomination in Texas, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. … Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is the first choice of 61 percent of Texas Democrats, building on her earlier […] Read more »
Both Parties Have Equal Chance to Win White House
It’s a mismatch — and an even match. Oddly, a year before Election Day, both accurately describe the 2016 race for the American presidency. Republicans and Democrats approach the contest in radically different circumstances, but with roughly equal opportunities to succeed President Obama, polling, analysts and recent electoral history suggest. […] Read more »
Donald Trump, Marco Rubio Won GOP Debate, WSJ/Google Internet Poll Finds
Donald Trump and Marco Rubio won Tuesday’s night primetime Republican debate, according to an overnight poll of Internet users who watched the contest, but Mr. Trump came out as the favorite among Republicans and left the best impression about his ability to serve as president. … The poll was conducted […] Read more »
This Candidate Got the Least Favorable Reaction Ever from a Luntz Focus Group
… Several members of the [New Hampshire GOP] focus group said they turned away from Dr. Ben Carson and toward other candidates, such as Ted Cruz. … Luntz revealed that during the debate, John Kasich drew the least favorable numbers ever seen in one of his focus groups. Participants used […] Read more »
Frank Luntz Focus Group Reacts to Fox Business GOP Debate
During a live post-debate “Kelly File,” Frank Luntz talked to a focus group of New Hampshire Republican voters about their reaction to the Fox Business Network-Wall Street Journal GOP debate. CONT. Fox News Read more »
Carson Leads in Popularity Overall; Even with Trump Within the GOP
Ben Carson trumps The Donald in terms of basic popularity among all Americans, but the two candidates are essentially even among Republicans –- and well ahead of their top competitors. CONT. Gary Langer & Gregory Holyk, ABC News Read more »