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2016 Presidential Election: Trump and Clinton Lead, Sanders Gains Traction

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The 2016 presidential election is heating up, with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton leading their respective parties. Trump's lead in the Republican Party has been growing, but he faces opposition from Ben Carson, and Bernie Sanders is gaining traction among Democrats. Meanwhile, Carly Fiorina and Marco Rubio are tied in the Republican polls, and Joe Biden's potential candidacy has voters eagerly waiting. Experts predict a shift in the polls, with some doubting Trump's nomination and others seeing Clinton's controversies as a minor issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton remain in the lead for their respective parties in the 2016 presidential election, according to recent polls from major news outlets.
  • Trump faces growing opposition in the Republican Party from Ben Carson, while Bernie Sanders is gaining traction among Democrats.
  • Carly Fiorina and Marco Rubio are tied in the Republican polls, and Joe Biden's potential candidacy has voters eagerly waiting.
  • Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald, an assistant professor of history and political science at Cabrini, is skeptical of Trump's nomination, citing a lack of value in his attacks.
  • Many experts, including Danton Moyer and Thomas Southard, believe that a unified front against Trump can lead to his downfall.
  • The Republican pool of candidates has been slightly decreased, with Scott Walker withdrawing from the running on September 21.
  • Walker's withdrawal was seen as a sacrifice for the Republican Party, with him encouraging other candidates to do the same to create a unified front against Trump.
  • Opinions on Clinton's use of a personal computer server while in office as Secretary of State vary, with some seeing it as a minor issue and others believing it will affect her campaign.

Statistics:

  • 71% of voters believe that the Republican Party should come together to defeat Trump in the primaries. (FOX News)
  • 53% of 2016 Republican primary voters say that they are going to be more moved by a candidate's policy position than their personal characteristics. (NBC News)
  • 61% of registered voters say that the country is "not on the right track." (CBS News)
  • Pennsylvania's primary voting is set to take place on April 26, 2016, although there is legislation pending to move the date.
  • The New York Times quoted Scott Walker saying, "I encourage other Republican presidential candidates to consider doing the same so that the voters can focus on a limited number of candidates who can offer a positive, conservative alternative to the current front-runner."

Sources:

  • FOX News
  • CNN
  • NBC News
  • The New York Times
  • CBS News
  • The Wall Street Journal

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