NBC News poll: Biden, Sanders and Warren lead 2020 field

[DonViejo]

The poll also shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has ticked upward in the past 10 months.

July 19, 2019, 4:30 AM EDT

By Dareh Gregorian

Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading the pack of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, with Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren tied behind him, according to a new NBC News|SurveyMonkey online poll.

The poll, conducted after the first Democratic debate in late June, shows 25 percent of respondents would vote for Biden if a primary or caucus was held today, while Sanders, I-Vt., and Warren of Massachusetts each garnered 16 percent.

Sen. Kamala Harris of California was close behind, with 14 percent, and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Peter Buttigieg registered at 8 percent. Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey each snared 3 percent, while the rest of the 24 person field came in at 2 percent or less.

The poll was conducted between July 2 and July 16, after 20 of the Democratic candidates went head-to-head in the first primary debate in Miami, which was hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo over two nights.

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[wysimdnwyg]

1. Just more evidence that this is going to come down to a five-person race

The top five are opening up a gap between themselves and the rest of the field. I wouldn't be remotely surprised if we see all five in double digits after this next round of debates. I also expect to start seeing some notable dropouts. It's possible we may only have 10 candidates (or fewer) by the time round three gets here.

[SouthernProgressive]

2. I'm really excited that Warren will be right next to Sanders in the debate.

She will be on her game and the differences in the two will be stark. She is simply more competent in every area. I don't think it could have lined up better for her. I'd say about five percent of Sanders remaining support will be voting for a democrat in the general. I believe that will be close to the shift we will see, mainly to Warren, following the debate.

[wysimdnwyg]

5. The lineup is interesting re: the top four

Warren vs Sanders? Pure gold.
Biden vs Harris? CNN is praying for a vigorous round 2.

[AlexSFCA]

3. if BS withdraws, Warren will surge ahead of everyone

[Thekaspervote]

4. Yes, but unfortunately mr sanders has no intention of withdrawing... sad

If you google second choices, sanders supporters choose Biden. Sources: the Hill and 538