Trump Takes Lead in Republican Pack, Clinton Surges Ahead of Sanders

Strategic Insights -

Donald Trump has solidified his position as the leader of the Republican presidential pack, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released this week. In contrast, Hillary Clinton has widened her lead over Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential race. The poll reveals significant shifts in voter support, with Trump leading a crowded field of Republican candidates and Clinton pulling ahead of Sanders in the Democratic contest.

Key Takeaways:

  • Donald Trump has 27% support from likely GOP primary voters nationwide, solidifying his position as the leader of the Republican pack.
  • Clinton has a 2-to-1 lead over Sanders in the Democratic race, with 60% of Democratic primary voters supporting her and 35% supporting Sanders.
  • Trump's closest rivals are Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (17%), Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (16%), and neurosurgeon Ben Carson (16%).
  • In head-to-head competition, Clinton beats Trump 47%-41% and Sanders beats Trump 49%-41%.
  • Clinton also beats Rubio (45%-44%), Cruz (47%-42%), and Carson (46%-43%) in general election matchups.
  • Both Clinton and Trump are viewed as untrustworthy by 60% of voters, with only 36% and 35% respectively viewing them as trustworthy.
  • The poll surveyed 1,453 American voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6 percentage points.
  • Among Republicans, Trump leads with 27% support, followed by Rubio (17%), Cruz (16%), and Carson (16%).

Statistics:

  • 27% of likely GOP primary voters nationwide support Donald Trump.
  • 60% of Democratic primary voters support Hillary Clinton, while 35% support Bernie Sanders.
  • Trump's closest rivals, Rubio, Cruz, and Carson, have 17%, 16%, and 16%, respectively.
  • Clinton beats Trump in a head-to-head competition by a 6-point margin (47%-41%).
  • Sanders beats Trump by an 8-point margin (49%-41%).
  • Both Clinton and Trump are viewed as untrustworthy by 60% of voters.
  • The poll was conducted over a period of 8 days (November 23-30) and includes 672 Republicans, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 points, and 573 Democrats, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 points.

Sources:

  • Quinnipiac University poll, conducted November 23-30.