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POLL - Bernie Sanders is UNLIKABLE!!!!...
...to corporatists, and establishment politicians. But the people seem to love this guy! Who'd a thunk?
Frank Newport with Gallup gives us some insight on how unfavorable the 2016 presidential candidates are in the heart of Americans. The poll was published on Sunday and it looks like Donald Trump takes home the Blue Ribbon for America’s Least Favored Candidate. Newport says:
At this point (two-week average through Jan. 27), 33% of Americans view Trump favorably and 60% unfavorably.
In more Gallup revelations, some may be surprised to find Hillary Clinton comes in second in the category of dislikes with a 52% unfavorable rating among all Americans. Bernie Sanders was at an amicable 31%. Clinton and Sanders have had a plethora of big endorsements, some big debates, one big Iowa caucus, and one very big New Hampshire caucus coming up. It’s still anybody’s guess, but we can say it’s been a good week for Sanders.
In comparison, during g the last two presidential elections, Barack Obama faired very well in 2008 and then again in 2012.
In 2008, Barack Obama maintained a very popular image, with an unfavorable rating maxing out at 37%, while John McCain also remained popular with a maximum unfavorable of 44%. And when running for re-election in 2012, Obama's unfavorable crept up to 48%, while his opponent, Mitt Romney, also maxed out at 48%.
At this point (two-week average through Jan. 27), 33% of Americans view Trump favorably and 60% unfavorably.
In more Gallup revelations, some may be surprised to find Hillary Clinton comes in second in the category of dislikes with a 52% unfavorable rating among all Americans. Bernie Sanders was at an amicable 31%. Clinton and Sanders have had a plethora of big endorsements, some big debates, one big Iowa caucus, and one very big New Hampshire caucus coming up. It’s still anybody’s guess, but we can say it’s been a good week for Sanders.
In comparison, during g the last two presidential elections, Barack Obama faired very well in 2008 and then again in 2012.
In 2008, Barack Obama maintained a very popular image, with an unfavorable rating maxing out at 37%, while John McCain also remained popular with a maximum unfavorable of 44%. And when running for re-election in 2012, Obama's unfavorable crept up to 48%, while his opponent, Mitt Romney, also maxed out at 48%.
