New Poll Shows Hillary Clinton Holding Edge on Donald Trump

[OKNancy]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/21/us/politics/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-monmouth-poll.html?_r=0

Hillary 47
Trump 40
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Broad support from women and minority voters has helped Hillary Clinton open an early lead over Donald J. Trump nationally, according to a new poll released on Monday.

A Monmouth University survey found that 47 percent of registered voters back Mrs. Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, while 40 percent support Mr. Trump, the Republican Party’s standard-bearer. The survey is the latest in a succession of recent polls that show Mrs. Clinton having an advantage, as Mr. Trump’s campaign has sputtered amid internal strife and an array of provocative public comments.

“Clinton has the advantage as the general election campaign kicks off, particularly in key swing states,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, in a statement. “However, all signs point to 2016 turning out the most polarized electorate in memory.”

The lack of diversity that comprises Mr. Trump’s core supporters has become a problem for his general election prospects. The poll found Mrs. Clinton drawing the support of 72 percent of minority voters and 57 percent of female voters. Mr. Trump holds more modest leads among men and white voters.

Mrs. Clinton is also winning in swing states that were decided by less than seven points in 2012.

[MineralMan]

1. Her margin will continue to grow, I'm sure.

[The_Casual_Observer]

2. These reports are cautious since they would much prefer a horse race.

As if trump had a chance in hell.

[LenaBaby61]

6. Just like the media had the horse race meme in California with ......

Hillary vs Bernie. Using 2 "unusual" polls with "weird" polling mythology which said that Bernie was ONLY down by 1-2 points. Living here in California, I knew what the real deal was, and that Hillary would have a comfortable win over the Senator, and as we KNOW she DID. So of course, the media would love to continue sticking with that "it's a horse race" between Hillary and tRump, even if electoral college numbers and polling numbers show something different. Tell you something, I do hope Hillary, Dems & Co. run the GE race like they're 10 points behind to keep them all sharp on on their toes and going continually after tRump whenever possible.

[lancer78]

15. Trump will not be the nominee

Way too many problems in his campaign. TPTB will find a way to force him out.

[sheshe2]

3. Kickin'

[geek tragedy]

4. And this is one of Trump's better polls, it shows him breaking 40% nt

[Cryptoad]

5. Its hard to get a handle on this

before the conventions. When we start seeing those reputable swing state polls , can we see what really going on! But so far its looking mighty good

[Sheepshank]

7. I live in a VERY red state.

Many of my Republican co-workers are indicating they will abstain and hope that Trump loses. They are of the opinion that the damage Trump might do if he ever got into the White House, is many times worse than waiting for one more election cycle to find the right candidate.

[Walk away]

8. I am in a blue state but I noticed that the more rational republicans...

(especially women) will not vote for Trump no matter what. It won't matter to Hillary as she will win NJ but it's great for local down ticket.

[LanternWaste]

9. we could conceivable change red states to blue due to their apathy.

"Many of my Republican co-workers are indicating they will abstain..."

Me too. I live in TX and every co-worker who's not voting for Clinton has told me they're not voting at all. I'm hoping this is a trend. If GOP voters stay home and Democrats vote, we could conceivable change red states to blue due to their apathy.

[Sheepshank]

10. Utah go Blue?

While it's a worthy cause, for sure. The likelihood of Utah turning blue is about as likely as the Pope performing a gay marriage rite.

[Maru Kitteh]

12. Mormons HATE Trump. It's not outside the realm of possibility.

All kinds of strange and new things are up for grabs this election.

[Sheepshank]

13. Besides Trump, for dyed in the Wool Mormonsm, the only other dirty word in politics is Democrat

You have to realize what an anomaly Harry Reid is as a Mormon Democrat. The rest of the (literally) card carrying Mormons have been indoctrinated over the evils of the liberals and their wanton women and dangerous pro-choice agenda. I do give you that down ticket (more local) items will be a good fight. After all, Salt Lake City just recently elected an openly lesbian Mayor!!!!!!! We have some serious down ticket work that can be done, but I don't think Utah's electoral votes will go to Hillary.

[Maru Kitteh]

14. All kinds of glass ceilings are going to fall

Just perhaps, the ceiling in Utah may be among them. We can try.

[Maru Kitteh]

11. I live in Montana, and both Mr. Maru and I have heard the same from co-workers

Our party has an ENORMOUS opportunity before us to gain seats in the Senate and the House.

[oasis]

16. Hillary is going to become America's first Woman President. A

landslide win is icing on the cake.

[HumanityExperiment]

17. Only 7 points?

Jeebus... factoring in THE worst candidate the GOP could throw out there HRC is only managing a 7 point spread... and the +/- that makes it WORSE...

Folks aren't getting past historic unfavorables for both candidates and that needs to be addressed