NATIONAL: CLINTON HOLDS STEADY IN DEM RACE *HILLARY GROUP*

[yallerdawg]

Sanders and O’Malley seen as less electable
Monmouth University Poll

In case that steady drumbeat was beginning to annoy you, too...

Despite many weeks of negative news, Hillary Clinton’s standing among Democratic voters nationwide remains strong after holding the first major event of her campaign this weekend. The latest Monmouth University Poll found that more than 3-in-4 Democrats have a favorable opinion of the former Secretary of State. Few voters feel the rest of the field has as good a shot of winning the White House in November 2016.

Currently, 78% of Democratic voters have a favorable opinion of Hillary Clinton while just 12% hold an unfavorable view. This is basically identical to her 76% to 16% standing in April.

Sanders and O’Malley have officially announced their candidacies, but most Democrats feel they wouldn’t have as much of a chance as Clinton in defeating the eventual Republican nominee next year.

In fact, 6-in-10 Democratic voters say that Sanders (59%) and O’Malley (60%) would have a worse chance than Clinton in the general election. Only about 1-in-4 say Sanders would have either as good a shot (15%) or better (13%) than Clinton. And a similar number say O’Malley would have either as good a shot (15%) or better (8%).

Much more at: Monmouth University Poll, June 16, 2015

[HassleCat]

1. The conventional wisdom is wrong

Of course people believe that. That's what the mainstream media have been pounding into their brains every election cycle. The truth is, either Sanders or O'Malley could beat any Republican like a gong, if the Democratic Party got behind them.

[yallerdawg]

3. If you don't move the polls...

you don't move me.

[misterhighwasted]

6. I am not surprised at the poll results. Sec of State Clinton is by far the Very Best we have

Best on all levels & issues.
I see those percentage numbers remaining steady throughout 2016.

HRC will be an Outstanding leader for this ailing Nation, and her high polling numbers will increase the odds for enough coattail wins in the Senate & perhaps a few will increase in the House, to give Clinton the support she needs to move past the current gridlock.

We are most fortunate for her dedication to our America.

[lunamagica]

2. This is good news, even though I expected it

Go Hillary!

[Thinkingabout]

4. She doing a great job running her campaign, she is not getting detracted by nonsense.

This shows her strength.

[William769]

5. Great news!

We are in it for the long haul. Go Hillary!

[Cha]

7. Thanks yallerdawg! GO Team Hillary!

[okasha]

8. Of course she is.

For all the yatter about "low IQ" and "low information" voters, we get it just fine.

[leftofcool]

9. Of course she is leading and she is the only electable Dem we have!