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CNNOne of the arguments Bernie Sanders' fans made during the 2016 Democratic primary was that he was more electable than Hillary Clinton. His favorable ratings with the general electorate were far higher than Hillary Clinton's. Indeed, Sanders maintained fairly high favorable ratings with all voters as late as 2018.
Sanders' popularity among all voters seems to be declining considerably in the last few months, however.
Our new CNN poll puts Sanders favorable rating at 46% compared to an unfavorable rating of 45% among registered voters. This is only the latest poll to have Sanders at basically even in his net favorability rating (favorable-unfavorable). A Quinnipiac University poll from late December gave the Vermont senator a net favorability of just +2 points. An average of all recent polls put Sanders' net favorability at about -1 points.
Compare that to where Sanders was at the end of his 2016 presidential bid. Sanders had a 59% favorable rating to 36% unfavorable rating among all voters in a CNN poll taken in June 2016.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Polls show Bernie Sanders popularity among all voters is plummeting [View all]
brooklynite
Apr 2019
OP
Especially when they affect popularity polls that happened earlier than the post.
MineralMan
Apr 2019
#72
THIS CNN ARTICLE IS FROM MARCH 20, 2019, WHY DID YOU POST W/O DATE???????????
appalachiablue
Apr 2019
#73
EDIT YOUR OP ***ADD THE *REAL DATE* OF THE CNN ARTICLE, MARCH 20, 2019***
appalachiablue
Apr 2019
#82
He consistently receives 70% of the vote in a state with a Republican governor
Tiggeroshii
Apr 2019
#30
More like he isnt going to craft his message different based on who he is talking to
Tiggeroshii
Apr 2019
#62
Biden's entry into the Democratic race provides a jolt to the Sanders candidacy
Gothmog
May 2019
#174
This article is an analysis of who they think would win a primary if it was held now.
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#41
This poll/ ranking was taken thev day before Joe announced... so it is invalid.,
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#47
Oh I thought you supported Sanders, I feel bad when folks candidates are not
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#124
Bernie's shtick has become stale, and other candidates offer similar ideas
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#13
Good analysis. Smart politicians understand the value of whatever the current political
Ninga
Apr 2019
#15
That's exactly the problem. He says the same things he's been saying
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#69
Yes, that can be a problem. It can indicate that one doesn't learn readily, and may be rejecting any
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#74
What policies have Bernie voiced that democrats have not supported for decades?
Blue_true
Apr 2019
#122
Bernie has the highest ranking and support from the black community. Bernie is the man
onit2day
Apr 2019
#35
Without question! Yet some only post to endlessly bash Bernie, never havin ANYTHING positive to say
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#57
Yeeeahhh riiighht!! Let's blame Bernie for the weather too when it rains!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#59
Well, Bernie didn't give entitle banksters a YUGE giveaway by signing the 2005 bankruptcy bill. nt
yaesu
Apr 2019
#45
His position on tariffs and trade treaties is little different than Trump's. People wising up?
olegramps
Apr 2019
#39
I have never put much credibility into "favorability" polls. It is too subjective, and changes like
still_one
Apr 2019
#42
I am am enraged by your post the idea that Clinton's loss and Trump's win which left us with
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#81
Yeah...that position is so Sarandonesque. So repulsive. "Let the world burn, as long as it doesn't
lunamagica
Apr 2019
#130
Nearing the first turn Bernie's dropping back in the pack as Biden surges on the inside rail
jalan48
Apr 2019
#92
Vetting. Not done last time. "If they only knew me!" Now they're starting to
robbedvoter
Apr 2019
#137
"People that are supposedly his own side"? He's been against the Democrats his whole career, except
LongtimeAZDem
Apr 2019
#142
Nobody who uses terms like "Establishment Democrats" gets to call others divisive, IMO
LongtimeAZDem
Apr 2019
#144
Based on the last primary these favoribilty polls dont seem to be a barrier in winning the nominatio
CentralMass
Apr 2019
#151
If an Independent is running for the Democratic nomination.....become a Democrat..
ProudMNDemocrat
Apr 2019
#153