Trump Dominates Over Biden In New Poll, But One Statistic Should Rattle Both Camps
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Donald Trump has won the Republican primary in New Hampshire and is poised to clinch the nomination. A recent poll shows 40% of Americans would vote for Trump in a presidential election, while Biden has only 34% support. Sentiment toward Trump has improved significantly since early January, with 81% of Republicans backing him. Trump also has a lead over Biden among registered voters, with 43% to 38%.
A recent poll shows 40% of Americans would vote for Trump in a presidential election, while Biden has only 34% support. Sentiment toward Trump has improved significantly since early January, with 81% of Republicans backing him. Trump also has a lead over Biden among registered voters, with 43% to 38%.
The introduction of independent candidates Robert Kennedy Jr. and Dean Phillips in the ballot question has trimmed Biden’s support, with Trump getting 36% support versus 30% for Biden. A pre-poll survey in New Hampshire showed the majority of independents threw their weight behind Trump’s opponent, Nikki Haley.
When those who chose Biden were asked as to why they favored him, a majority of 59% said it was a vote against Trump. Only 38% said they were voting to support his policies. A majority seems to want fresh faces on the ballot, with 56% not preferring to have Trump on the ballot compared to 35% who wanted him to run. Similarly, 70% did not prefer a Biden rerun compared to 22% who were okay with him contesting.
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