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Dems' approval is as bad as Trump's; Congressional GOP's even worse (POLL)
President Donald Trump’s dismal approval ratings are hardly a thing of his own: Congressional Democrats are as unpopular as the president, congressional Republicans are rated even worse - and Trump’s frenemy House Speaker Paul Ryan has his own problems. These results of the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll show that the public’s long-running disenchantment with all things Washington remains unresolved in the Trump era.
Views on Russian influence in presidential election reflect partisan finger-pointing: Poll
It’s a partisan cold war right here at home: A majority of Democrats think now-President Donald Trump’s campaign tried to help Russia influence the 2016 election, while a majority of Republicans think former President Barack Obama’s administration spied on the Trump campaign. And fewer than half of Americans -- in either party -- are confident that Congress will sort it all out. See PDF with full results here.
Huge Margin Among Working-Class Whites Lifts Trump to a Stunning Election Upset
A revolution against politics shook the country Tuesday, with working class whites venting their economic and cultural frustration by lifting insurgent candidate Donald Trump to the presidency. A record gender gap was part of the result, as were dramatic divisions by race, region, religion, urban/rural status and more.
Huge Margin Among Working-Class Whites Lifts Trump to a Stunning Election Upset
A revolution against politics as they are shook the country Tuesday, with working class whites venting their economic and cultural frustration by lifting insurgent candidate Donald Trump to the presidency. A record gender gap was part of the result, as were dramatic divisions by race, region, religion, urban/rural status and more.
Clinton, Trump at campaign's end: Still cose - and still unpopular (POLL)
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump end the 2016 campaign with the race between them close, their historic unpopularity intact –- and, on the bright side, a weary electorate saying it's ready to accept the outcome and move on. The race stands at 47 percent support for Clinton, 43 percent for Trump among likely voters in the latest ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll, with 4 percent for Libertarian Gary Johnson and 2 percent for Jill Stein of the Green Party.
Clinton, Trump at Campaign's End: Still Close - and Still Unpopular
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump end the 2016 campaign with the race between them close, their historic unpopularity intact — and, on the bright side, a weary electorate saying it's ready to accept the outcome and move on. The race stands at 47 percent support for Clinton, 43 percent for Trump among likely voters in the latest ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll, with 4 percent for Libertarian Gary Johnson and 2 percent for Jill Stein of the Green Party.
Hint of Momentum for Clinton, With Issues a Defining Factor (POLL)
A hint of momentum for Hillary Clinton has produced a 3-point contest. By GARY LANGER, GREGORY HOLYK, CHAD KIEWIET DE JONGE and SOFI SINOZICH November 4, 2016, 11:00 AM • 7 min read -- A hint of momentum for Hillary Clinton has produced a 3-point race in the latest ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll results, with wide leads for the Democrat in trust to handle the economy and health care among likely voters focused on those two issues.
Beneath a Close Election Contest Lie Deep Rifts Among Groups (POLL)
-- Profound rifts among groups lie beneath the close presidential contest, underscoring the country’s fundamental political divisions not only by gender, education, race and ethnicity but also by factors ranging from religious belief to residential area. Overall, likely voters divide 47 to 45 percent between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in the latest ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll. Third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein have 3 and 2 percent support, respectively.
Trump Rated More Honest; Contest Stays a Dead Heat (POLL)
Hillary Clinton trails Donald Trump for the first time this campaign in who is seen as more honest and trustworthy — a sign of further possible fallout from renewed FBI scrutiny of Clinton-related emails. A steady 6 in 10 likely voters disapprove of how she has responded to the issue. Clinton has advantage in other areas, and the race between them is now a dead heat in the latest ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll: 46 percent each.
Slight Shifts in Intention Aid Trump, Amid Anxiety About Both Candidates (POLL)
With his latest controversies abating in intensity, Donald Trump’s supporters are ramping up their intention to vote, edging him closer to Hillary Clinton. And anxiety about a Trump presidency, while high, is off its peak -- now rivaled by discomfort with Clinton. Sixty-one percent of likely voters polled say they’re anxious about the possibility of Trump as president, with nearly half “very” anxious.
Views on Race and Gender Mark Stark Divide Between Clinton, Trump Supporters (POLL)
The conflict between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump over racial and gender issues in Monday’s debate reflects a deep divide in voter attitudes: views on the influence of men, women and racial groups in society are closely related to vote preferences.
Poll: Clinton Unpopularity at New High, on Par With Trump
Hillary Clinton’s unpopularity reached a new high in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, putting her on par with Donald Trump among registered voters. The latest findings solidify their positions as the two most unpopular presidential candidates in polling dating back more than 30 years. Among all adults, 56 percent now view Clinton unfavorably, up 6 percentage points in three weeks, compared with 63 percent who say the same about Trump.
Poll: Clinton unpopularity at new high, on par with Trump
(ABC NEWS) -- Hillary Clinton’s unpopularity reached a new high in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, putting her on par with Donald Trump among registered voters. The latest findings solidify their positions as the two most unpopular presidential candidates in polling dating back more than 30 years. Among all adults, 56 percent now view Clinton unfavorably, up 6 percentage points in three weeks, compared to 63 percent who say the same about Trump.
Gender, Education Split Among White Voters Key to 2016 Election (POLL)
College-educated white women and non-college white men are two key groups. ByABC News — -- A potentially record-breaking gap in preference between two groups — college-educated white women for Hillary Clinton and non-college-educated white men for Donald Trump — is one of the most striking features of in the 2016 presidential race. Clinton’s overwhelming support among nonwhites, a growing share of the U.S. population, means that Trump needs a wide margin among whites to win the presidency.
Majority Disapprove of Decision Not to Charge Clinton on Emails (POLL)
A majority of Americans disapprove of the FBI's recommendation. By GREGORY HOLYK July 11, 2016, 11:00 AM • 4 min read -- A majority of Americans disapprove of the FBI's recommendation not to charge Hillary Clinton with a crime over her handling of email while secretary of state, and a similar number in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll say the issue leaves them worried about how she would handle her responsibilities as president if elected.
Majority Disapproves of Decision Not to Charge Clinton on Emails (POLL)
A majority of Americans disapproves of the FBI's recommendation not to charge Hillary Clinton with a crime over her handling of email while secretary of state, and a similar number in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll say the issue leaves them worried about how she'd handle her responsibilities as president if elected. Most also say the email controversy won't affect their vote choice in the presidential election.
Clinton Leads Trump on Orlando Massacre Response, Trust to Handle Terrorism (POLL)
An explosion and fire broke out at a BP natural gas plant along Mississippi's Gulf Coast late Monday night, but police said there were no injuries. Kara Lawson, who played for Summitt at the University of Tennessee, and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan reflect on Summitt's impact on women in sports. A 10-year-old boy who was kidnapped during a gunpoint robbery in Dallas was found safe in the city several hours later, according to police.
Clinton Leads Trump on Orlando Massacre Response, Trust to Handle Terrorism (POLL)
Americans overwhelmingly support barring gun purchases by individuals on the FBI’s terrorist watch list — an initiative that has thus far failed in Congress. And Hillary Clinton has moved ahead of Donald Trump in trust to handle terrorism, boosted by her response to the Orlando attack. Interested in ? Add as an interest to stay up to date on the latest news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Trump's Unpopularity Stays Sky High; Cruz Hits a High in Negative Ratings (POLL)
Donald Trump ranks as the most unpopular top-tier presidential contender in more than 30 years of ABC News/Washington Post polls, trailing only former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke among presidential candidates in any election year since 1984. At the same time, the unpopularity of Trump’s main rival, Ted Cruz, has reached its highest level yet this election cycle.
Black Voters Boost Hillary Clinton to South Carolina Primary Win
Here's who voted and why during the South Carolina Democratic primary. By GARY LANGER, GREGORY HOLYK and CHAD KIEWIET DE JONGE February 28, 2016, 2:46 AM • 5 min read -- Overwhelming support and record turnout among black voters and her best showing to date among whites gave Hillary Clinton a powerful victory in Saturday’s Democratic presidential primary in South Carolina.
Nevada Entrance Poll Analysis: Trump Rides Wave of Anger to Projected Victory
Who turned out in the Republican Nevada caucuses and what motivated their votes? For all the answers, bookmark this page now or favorite it in the ABC News app and come back shortly after polls close at midnight ET. The ABC News Analysis Desk will be updating this page all night with live analysis of the Nevada caucuses entrance polls. Get real-time updates as this story unfolds. To start, just "star" this story in ABC News' phone app. Download ABC News for iPhone here or ABC News for Android here.
Cruz and Christie Gain in Popularity as Trump, Carson and Bush Stumble (POLL)
Ted Cruz has reached top-rank popularity among Republicans and Chris Christie’s favorability rating is most improved in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, while Donald Trump, Ben Carson and Jeb Bush all have stumbled in the battle for GOP hearts and minds.
Clinton Takes Big Lead into Debate, But With a Trustworthiness Deficit (POLL)
Hillary Clinton maintains a commanding lead for the Democratic nomination By GREGORY HOLYK December 18, 2015, 12:00 PM • 5 min read -- Hillary Clinton maintains a commanding lead for the Democratic presidential nomination heading into tomorrow’s ABC News debate –- but with notable weakness on honesty and trustworthiness, a challenge not just in the primaries but in a potential general election contest ahead.
Trump Favorability: Stable Overall, Divisions among Groups (POLL)
A notable aspect of Donald Trump’s candidacy is the stability of his ratings in recent months, with no apparent impact of the various controversies he’s inspired. But some of the differences among groups are striking. As we noted last week, Trump’s support for the GOP nomination has been steady in three ABC News/Washington Post polls since September – 33, 32 and 32 percent, respectively, among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who are registered to vote.
Hillary Clinton Sweeps in Democratic Popularity but Faces Challenges Outside the Party (POLL)
Hillary Clinton easily leads Bernie Sanders in basic popularity within their political party – but among Americans overall, a bare majority in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll see the Democratic frontrunner unfavorably. Clinton’s viewed favorably by a vast 83 percent of Democrats. Outside of the embrace of her own party, though, she faces challenges, including more strongly negative than strongly positive views and weakness among whites. Her popularity also is marked by a broad gender gap.
Clinton Smokes Sanders Among Democrats; Among Independents, the Table Turns
Hillary Clinton heads into the first Democratic presidential debate with a slight gain in her basic popularity among all adults and a strong advantage over Bernie Sanders within the Democratic Party. But she’s weaker among independents and vastly unpopular among Republicans. Among all adults, 47 percent see Clinton favorably in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, vs. 49 percent unfavorably.
Equal Treatment Prevails in Views on Gay Marriage
Most Americans say equality under the law trumps individual religious beliefs –- a view that leads to broad support for requiring recalcitrant County Clerk Kim Davis to issue marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. In general, 74 percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll say that when a conflict arises, the need to treat everyone equally under the law is more important than someone’s religious beliefs.
Trump's Popularity Rises, Still 2-1 Negative, While Clinton Regains Positive Territory (POLL)
Positive views of Donald Trump have doubled since his controversial comments on immigration, although many more Americans still dislike rather than like him, now by nearly a 2-1 margin — and his negatives have soared among Hispanics, a sought-after group in national politics. Thirty-three percent of Americans see Trump favorably; that’s doubled from 16 percent in a pre-candidacy ABC News/Washington Post poll in late May.
Poll Marks a Love/Hate View of the Affordable Care Act
Public support for Obamacare tied its all-time low in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll – even as most Americans say the Supreme Court should not block federal subsidies at the heart of the health care law. With the high court set to rule on the latest challenge to the ACA, the poll reflects the public’s split views of the law – criticism of its insurance mandate, yet support for extended coverage. See PDF with full results and charts here.
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