2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumWhy Trump v Clinton will be an unpopularity contest -- TheGuardian
Why Trump v Clinton will be an unpopularity contestA Clinton-Trump face-off in November looks more likely than ever. With both candidates having high disapproval ratings, victory may go to the least disliked
By Mona Chalabi, Guardian US data editor
Wednesday 4 May 2016 12.34 EDT
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Trumps unpopularity has been pretty consistent. Often, when he appears to catch Clinton in national polling, its not so much about a Trump surge as a Clinton dip. And since November, similar polling for the former secretary of state has found that respondents are less inclined to say they have a favourable opinion of her.
Clintons falling popularity has been so steady that last month she was considered more unfavourable than favourable just like Trump.
That conclusion that neither of the two candidates Americans will probably have to choose between are viewed favourably by the majority of those Americans is important. It could affect turnout, especially if there is a particular lack of enthusiasm in one party.
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Read more at http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/04/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-general-election-analysis
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)no matter how many think pieces want to tell me it's useless because the candidates are the same, unpopular, etc...
Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)Hillary is a progressive who gets done, Trump is a braggart who runs his mouth.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)for the Press to play their Horse Race Card. And yes,this person is sill going to Vote for whom ever ends up with the Nomination. The Guardian will do a ton better reporting job than any US media,but,they do try to throw a Brit perspective towards our Election debate. The real debate is,throwing the Rethugs and their ilk out of State and Local offices.
tk2kewl
(18,133 posts)just like the old DU unrec
It points out the need for party unity.
It also shows that even if our more likely nominee is highly unpopular.... Trump is even moreso.
There are huge reasons why the GOP stands a worse shot at gaining party unity -- there's a huge "NeverTrump" movement in the GOP.
If you're going to say you'd unrec, I'd like to actually hear why. That's all. You aren't obligated to answer. Take care.
tk2kewl
(18,133 posts)moriah
(8,312 posts)I support ranked choice voting myself.
Nonhlanhla
(2,074 posts)of the most powerful nation on Earth, and will this have the power of life and death over millions. Whatever you do, whether you vote or not, you will play a small role in electing one of these two people to the presidency. There is no escaping this responsibility.