2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trump Jumping Ahead In Numerous States — Approval Ratings For Others
As the middle of July approaches, the 2016 presidential polls can really begin meaning something as just about all expected candidates are now formally in the face. For now, Hillary Clinton still sits atop the Democratic polls, but her lead is lessening. Donald Trump and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush are top of the list of GOP candidates, but the “Don” is seeing his approval rating starting to pull ahead in some states.
In a bit of a surprise, Trump’s momentum is building even though some of his comments have rubbed people the wrong way. Public Policy Polling reported that Trump is the top Republican in North Carolina as he took 16 percent to 12 percent each for Jeb Bush and Scott Walker.
According to studies, Trump’s favorability rating in North Carolina is 55/32, and that is a lot more than national presidential polls were showing.
Now, in Iowa, Scott Walker is leading the pack with 18 percent while Bush is in second with 12 percent. In that state, Donald Trump is actually back in sixth place with only 7 percent.
As of July 9, Trump has actually surged ahead to the top of another 2016 presidential poll along with that of North Carolina.
Economist/YouGov Poll – Trump is ahead in the “Preferred GOP Nominee for president.
- Donald Trump – 15 percent
- Jeb Bush – 11 percent
- Rand Paul – 11 percent
- Scott Walker – 9 percent
- Marco Rubio – 9 percent
- Mike Huckabee – 9 percent
YouGov’s Kathy Frankovic was kind of shocked by the results and believes that Trump will continue to be a favorite.
“Trump looks even better as a candidate this week when Republicans are asked for their second choice. When they are, Trump extends his lead. One in four Republicans who are registered to vote say he is their first or second choice.”
270 To Win knows that the 2016 presidential election is a long way off, but there are already a number of possible match-ups taking shape. If things were to begin today, Hillary Clinton is predicted to defeat just about every single GOP candidate on the books.
For those wondering, Hillary Clinton holds an almost insurmountable lead in both North Carolina and Iowa. A lot of work is going to have to be done to close her lead in most states.
It already appears that Hillary Clinton is jumping out into the lead to be the presidential candidate for the Democratic party. Donald Trump and Jeb Bush seem as if they will battle it out for the candidate in the GOP party, and it’s going to be interesting to see how the presidential polls change as time goes on.
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