Confused by Contradictory Polls? Take a Step Back

[Doctor Jack]

It has been a rocky few weeks all over the world. Only a few surprising presidential poll results have broken through in a news cycle dominated by shootings by and of the police, the F.B.I.’s decision not to indict Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, more terror in France and an attempted coup in Turkey.

In truth, around 50 state and national polls were released this past week. Individually, they have sometimes felt as chaotic as the news around the world. But together they tell a far clearer story: Mrs. Clinton holds a modest but clear lead heading into the conventions.

While the occasional poll has looked good for Mr. Trump, it has been two months since he led a national survey that included voters without a landline telephone. Mrs. Clinton has led dozens.

Her lead is smaller than it was last month, before the director of the F.B.I. said he would not indict Mrs. Clinton, though he excoriated her for using a private email server as secretary of state. But she retains an advantage — perhaps by 4 percentage points nationwide, and a similar margin in the battleground states that are likely to award the electoral votes needed to win the presidency.

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[kwolf68]

1. This fact it's even close

Is concerning. But I fear it will be very close. Hillary just doesn't inspire ...anyone. And "NOT" being Trump, while good, shouldn't be the entire reason and won't get people out of their loungers to go vote.

I expect low turnout across the board and a narrow Hillary win.

[auntpurl]

2. Rubbish.

She inspires me, and the millions of other people who voted for her. Why are you here? The TOS states we are to support Democratic candidates. Do you feel your post stating that Hillary doesn't inspire anyone is supporting her in her bid for the presidency? If so, in what way?

[Stuckinthebush]

3. I'm very inspired by Hillary

Why would you think she doesn't inspire "anyone"?

My mother who is 83 is inspired by her as are my three daughters and my wife. In fact, most of the women I work with are inspired by her as well as many of the men. My wife just went online last night for the purpose of buying a Hillary t-shirt and bumper sticker.

This uninspiring BS is exactly that...BS.

[Adrahil]

4. Speak for yourself. I am very enthusiastic about her candidacy. NT