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2016-06-07 Home Front: Politix

Clinton's Lead Over Trump Narrows; Libertarian Gary Johnson Gets 11%

[IBD] Hillary Clinton’s lead over Donald Trump narrowed slightly in the latest IBD/TIPP Poll, which finds her ahead of Trump by 45% to 40%. Last month, Clinton was head ahead 47% to 40%.

But the poll finds widespread dissatisfaction with the two presumptive nominees. In fact, little-known Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson gets a surprisingly large 11% of the vote when he’s included in the mix. The former New Mexico governor draws almost equally from Hillary and Trump -- who get 39% and 35%, respectively, in a three-way race.

What’s more, the IBD/TIPP Poll finds that both Clinton and Trump get extremely low ratings on favorability and trustworthiness, and few say they strongly support their party’s nominee.

Clinton’s favorability took a hit this month. Just 39% say they have a favorable view of her, down from 43% last month. In fact, at 61%, her unfavorable score is now virtually tied with Trump, who gets a 63% unfavorable rating.

The public also views both Clinton and Trump as untrustworthy, although Trump does slightly better. The poll finds that 63% say Clinton is "not honest and trustworthy," compared with 58% who view Trump that way.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-06-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11139 views ] Top

#1 As more and more people are too disgusted to vote - or can't be bothered - fewer and fewer people do the actual electing. Pretty soon our president will be elected by felons, dead people, and illegal aliens.

Posted by Bobby 2016-06-07 07:36|| 2016-06-07 07:36|| Front Page Top

#2 Wow. Hillary's unfavorable rating have tanked to Trump levels. That is dire.

Posted by Iblis 2016-06-07 10:48|| 2016-06-07 10:48|| Front Page Top

#3 ...and its only the early part of June. That usually happens only weeks from the election.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-06-07 13:28|| 2016-06-07 13:28|| Front Page Top

#4 Most of these polls canvass more democrats than republicans. the results are skewed in Hillary's favor, not by accident.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2016-06-07 18:52|| 2016-06-07 18:52|| Front Page Top

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