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Uncle Joe

(58,470 posts)
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:06 PM Jan 2020

BERNIE SANDERS DOUBLES HIS LEAD OVER DONALD TRUMP IN HYPOTHETICAL GENERAL ELECTION POLL



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The latest data, which was drawn from surveys of more than 40,000 registered voters from January 6 to 12, showed Sanders beating Trump by 4 percentage points, up from a previous 2 percent lead, at 46 percent compared to the president's 42 percent. Although Biden still performs slightly better—46 percent compared to 41 percent for Trump—Morning Consult noted that Sanders outperformed Biden among independents and young voters, or those 18 to 29 years old.

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However, Yokley added that this perspective didn't match its polling results. "Sanders performs better than his rivals, including front-runner Joe Biden, with groups viewed as key to beating the unpopular incumbent."




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The Morning Consult data also showed that Sanders continues to have the highest name recognition and favorability among Democratic primary voters. While 71 percent of respondents said they have a favorable opinion of Biden, 76 percent said the same of Sanders. Comparatively, 65 percent viewed Warren favorably, while just 50 percent said the same of Buttigieg. Biden was also viewed unfavorably by 22 percent of prospective Democratic voters, but only 17 percent of them had a negative perception of Sanders.

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https://www.newsweek.com/bernie-sanders-doubles-his-lead-over-donald-trump-hypothetical-general-election-poll-1482075

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
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BERNIE SANDERS DOUBLES HIS LEAD OVER DONALD TRUMP IN HYPOTHETICAL GENERAL ELECTION POLL (Original Post) Uncle Joe Jan 2020 OP
He's also killing it with independents. HerbChestnut Jan 2020 #1
Precisely HerbChestnut. Uncle Joe Jan 2020 #2
This is not a polling lead NYMinute Jan 2020 #3
Read the first paragraph in the OP again. HerbChestnut Jan 2020 #5
The one that indicates Sanders continues to trail Biden vs. Trump? OilemFirchen Jan 2020 #9
Now, if Taylor Swift and Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson were options, they'd ALL be more.... George II Jan 2020 #8
DOUBLED! From 2 to 4%! Meanwhile Biden is 5%. Pardon me if I duck to avoid getting hit by the surge! George II Jan 2020 #4
Bernie outperforms Biden with Independent voters, a key voting bloc. HerbChestnut Jan 2020 #7
I'll take 5 over 4 everyday. redstateblues Jan 2020 #10
When I see him leading in PA, Michigan and Wisconsin I will doc03 Jan 2020 #6
This! Thekaspervote Jan 2020 #11
Biden boomer_wv Jan 2020 #12
 

HerbChestnut

(3,649 posts)
1. He's also killing it with independents.
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:09 PM
Jan 2020

We're going to need independents to win in the midwestern states.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Uncle Joe

(58,470 posts)
2. Precisely HerbChestnut.
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:10 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)
3. This is not a polling lead
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:12 PM
Jan 2020

This is a "favorability" number -- which means nothing.

There are a lot of people I view favorably but I wouldn't vote for them.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

HerbChestnut

(3,649 posts)
5. Read the first paragraph in the OP again.
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:14 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

OilemFirchen

(7,143 posts)
9. The one that indicates Sanders continues to trail Biden vs. Trump?
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:28 PM
Jan 2020

What about it?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
8. Now, if Taylor Swift and Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson were options, they'd ALL be more....
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:21 PM
Jan 2020

....favorable than any of those politicians.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
4. DOUBLED! From 2 to 4%! Meanwhile Biden is 5%. Pardon me if I duck to avoid getting hit by the surge!
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:14 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

HerbChestnut

(3,649 posts)
7. Bernie outperforms Biden with Independent voters, a key voting bloc.
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:16 PM
Jan 2020

It's okay, we can have multiple candidates who poll well against Trump.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
10. I'll take 5 over 4 everyday.
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:41 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

doc03

(35,407 posts)
6. When I see him leading in PA, Michigan and Wisconsin I will
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:15 PM
Jan 2020

take notice.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

boomer_wv

(673 posts)
12. Biden
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 08:06 PM
Jan 2020

leads by more and has spent the past year being attacked by everyone and having our own government conspiring against him. Bernie hasn't even been glanced at yet.

I'll take the guy who's doing better and has been tested.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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