Trump the Most Unpopular Candidate

[Toro]

No kidding.

It’s hard to say exactly how well (or poorly) Trump might fare as the Republican nominee. Partisanship is strong enough in the U.S. that even some of his most ardent detractors in the GOP would come around to support him were he the Republican candidate. Trump has some cunning political instincts, and might not hesitate to shift back to the center if he won the GOP nomination. A recession or a terror attack later this year could work in his favor.

But Trump would start at a disadvantage: Most Americans just really don’t like the guy.

Contra Rupert Murdoch’s assertion about Trump having crossover appeal, Trump is extraordinarily unpopular with independent voters and Democrats. Gallup polling conducted over the past six weeks found Trump with a -27-percentage-point net favorability rating among independent voters, and a -70-point net rating among Democrats; both marks are easily the worst in the GOP field. (Trump also has less-than-spectacular favorable ratings among his fellow Republicans.)

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This is not just a recent phenomenon; Trump’s favorability ratings have been consistently poor. It’s true that his favorability numbers improved quite a bit among Republicans once he began running for president. But those gains were almost exactly offset by declines among independents and Democrats. In fact, his overall favorability ratings have been just about unchanged since he began running for president in June:

Donald Trump Is Really Unpopular With General Election Voters

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

No kidding.

It’s hard to say exactly how well (or poorly) Trump might fare as the Republican nominee. Partisanship is strong enough in the U.S. that even some of his most ardent detractors in the GOP would come around to support him were he the Republican candidate. Trump has some cunning political instincts, and might not hesitate to shift back to the center if he won the GOP nomination. A recession or a terror attack later this year could work in his favor.

But Trump would start at a disadvantage: Most Americans just really don’t like the guy.

Contra Rupert Murdoch’s assertion about Trump having crossover appeal, Trump is extraordinarily unpopular with independent voters and Democrats. Gallup polling conducted over the past six weeks found Trump with a -27-percentage-point net favorability rating among independent voters, and a -70-point net rating among Democrats; both marks are easily the worst in the GOP field. (Trump also has less-than-spectacular favorable ratings among his fellow Republicans.)

...

This is not just a recent phenomenon; Trump’s favorability ratings have been consistently poor. It’s true that his favorability numbers improved quite a bit among Republicans once he began running for president. But those gains were almost exactly offset by declines among independents and Democrats. In fact, his overall favorability ratings have been just about unchanged since he began running for president in June:

Donald Trump Is Really Unpopular With General Election Voters

So why then is he leading in the polls?

 

[BULLDOG]

No kidding.

It’s hard to say exactly how well (or poorly) Trump might fare as the Republican nominee. Partisanship is strong enough in the U.S. that even some of his most ardent detractors in the GOP would come around to support him were he the Republican candidate. Trump has some cunning political instincts, and might not hesitate to shift back to the center if he won the GOP nomination. A recession or a terror attack later this year could work in his favor.

But Trump would start at a disadvantage: Most Americans just really don’t like the guy.

Contra Rupert Murdoch’s assertion about Trump having crossover appeal, Trump is extraordinarily unpopular with independent voters and Democrats. Gallup polling conducted over the past six weeks found Trump with a -27-percentage-point net favorability rating among independent voters, and a -70-point net rating among Democrats; both marks are easily the worst in the GOP field. (Trump also has less-than-spectacular favorable ratings among his fellow Republicans.)

...

This is not just a recent phenomenon; Trump’s favorability ratings have been consistently poor. It’s true that his favorability numbers improved quite a bit among Republicans once he began running for president. But those gains were almost exactly offset by declines among independents and Democrats. In fact, his overall favorability ratings have been just about unchanged since he began running for president in June:

Donald Trump Is Really Unpopular With General Election Voters

So why then is he leading in the polls?

Because they are only poling crazy right wingers.

 

[aaronleland]

No kidding.

It’s hard to say exactly how well (or poorly) Trump might fare as the Republican nominee. Partisanship is strong enough in the U.S. that even some of his most ardent detractors in the GOP would come around to support him were he the Republican candidate. Trump has some cunning political instincts, and might not hesitate to shift back to the center if he won the GOP nomination. A recession or a terror attack later this year could work in his favor.

But Trump would start at a disadvantage: Most Americans just really don’t like the guy.

Contra Rupert Murdoch’s assertion about Trump having crossover appeal, Trump is extraordinarily unpopular with independent voters and Democrats. Gallup polling conducted over the past six weeks found Trump with a -27-percentage-point net favorability rating among independent voters, and a -70-point net rating among Democrats; both marks are easily the worst in the GOP field. (Trump also has less-than-spectacular favorable ratings among his fellow Republicans.)

...

This is not just a recent phenomenon; Trump’s favorability ratings have been consistently poor. It’s true that his favorability numbers improved quite a bit among Republicans once he began running for president. But those gains were almost exactly offset by declines among independents and Democrats. In fact, his overall favorability ratings have been just about unchanged since he began running for president in June:

Donald Trump Is Really Unpopular With General Election Voters

So why then is he leading in the polls?

He has 30% of one party's support. That's not exactly the recipe for a win in the general election.

 

[Jackson]

Those spectacular crowds he's getting must all homeless people who were in the vicinity at the time of Trump's speech, huh?

 

[aaronleland]

Those spectacular crowds he's getting must all homeless people who were in the vicinity at the time of Trump's speech, huh?

He's entertaining to watch. Do you really think everyone in the crowd is a Trump supporter?

 

[JakeStarkey]

He is leading far right wing crazy brigade in the GOP is why.

 

[Missourian]

If he were not the most popular in the polls, this thread would not exist.

 

[Toro]

If he were not the most popular in the polls, this thread would not exist.

You would benefit from reading the OP.

 

[Toro]

Those spectacular crowds he's getting must all homeless people who were in the vicinity at the time of Trump's speech, huh?

He's entertaining to watch. Do you really think everyone in the crowd is a Trump supporter?

My wife and son wanted to drive 3 hours to see him. Since it was a school night, they didn't.

Neither will vote for him.

 

[Jackson]

If he were not the most popular in the polls, this thread would not exist.

You would benefit from reading the OP.

No, he wouldn't.

 

[Jackson]

Those spectacular crowds he's getting must all homeless people who were in the vicinity at the time of Trump's speech, huh?

He's entertaining to watch. Do you really think everyone in the crowd is a Trump supporter?

My wife and son wanted to drive 3 hours to see him. Since it was a school night, they didn't.

Neither will vote for him.

I remember my mother telling me who she voted for and said. "Don't tell you father!" You don't know who she is going to vote for.

 

[Missourian]

If he were not the most popular in the polls, this thread would not exist.

You would benefit from reading the OP.

You would benefit from embracing the reality that Trump is likely going to be the Republican candidate for President.

Who are you supporting? Jeb? Mr. 2%.

 

[Toro]

You would benefit from embracing the reality that Trump is likely going to be the Republican candidate for President.

And you would benefit from embracing the reality that Hillary will be the next President if Trump is the Republican candidate.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Trump supporters are as naïve as they are delusional, their sophomoric fantasy of an ‘outsider candidate’ is both childish and inane; politics is a profession, responsible governance requires a fundamental understanding of the law, the legislative process, and sound public policy – all of which Trump clearly lacks, and the majority of the voters know that, that Trump isn’t a serious candidate, and has no business being president.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Those spectacular crowds he's getting must all homeless people who were in the vicinity at the time of Trump's speech, huh?

He's entertaining to watch. Do you really think everyone in the crowd is a Trump supporter?

Sometimes I think the crowds that show up are there just out of morbid curiosity!

I am not a Trump fan, but I would vote for Satan himself over the Democrats.

 

[Correll]

Trump supporters are as naïve as they are delusional, their sophomoric fantasy of an ‘outsider candidate’ is both childish and inane; politics is a profession, responsible governance requires a fundamental understanding of the law, the legislative process, and sound public policy – all of which Trump clearly lacks, and the majority of the voters know that, that Trump isn’t a serious candidate, and has no business being president.

The tactic of simply denying that he was a Serious Candidate has failed.

Your lib masters are already switching talking points. YOu need to check your drop box for new instructions.

 

[cereal_killer]

Dude I consulted my Crystal ball and it told me he will win the nomination and general election. If you doubt the veracity of my comment, keep this in mind....my Crystal ball is NEVER wrong.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

No kidding.

It’s hard to say exactly how well (or poorly) Trump might fare as the Republican nominee. Partisanship is strong enough in the U.S. that even some of his most ardent detractors in the GOP would come around to support him were he the Republican candidate. Trump has some cunning political instincts, and might not hesitate to shift back to the center if he won the GOP nomination. A recession or a terror attack later this year could work in his favor.

But Trump would start at a disadvantage: Most Americans just really don’t like the guy.

Contra Rupert Murdoch’s assertion about Trump having crossover appeal, Trump is extraordinarily unpopular with independent voters and Democrats. Gallup polling conducted over the past six weeks found Trump with a -27-percentage-point net favorability rating among independent voters, and a -70-point net rating among Democrats; both marks are easily the worst in the GOP field. (Trump also has less-than-spectacular favorable ratings among his fellow Republicans.)

...

This is not just a recent phenomenon; Trump’s favorability ratings have been consistently poor. It’s true that his favorability numbers improved quite a bit among Republicans once he began running for president. But those gains were almost exactly offset by declines among independents and Democrats. In fact, his overall favorability ratings have been just about unchanged since he began running for president in June:

Donald Trump Is Really Unpopular With General Election Voters

 

[Jackson]

Trump supporters are as naïve as they are delusional, their sophomoric fantasy of an ‘outsider candidate’ is both childish and inane; politics is a profession, responsible governance requires a fundamental understanding of the law, the legislative process, and sound public policy – all of which Trump clearly lacks, and the majority of the voters know that, that Trump isn’t a serious candidate, and has no business being president.

Oh, goodness... You talk about Trump voters as you decide between a woman who is so fraudulent that she is sweating out being arrested before election day and a self proclaimed Socialist who wants everything be given to taxpayers and paid by soaring tax rates! What a choice! And you make fun of Trump voters???LOL