‘Largest Advantage Over Trump Since the Poll Began Testing the Pair Last September’
Hillary Clinton is beating Donald Trump by double digits in a just-released NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll taken after Friday’s video of Trump describing sexual assault was released but before Sunday night’s debate. Head-to-head, Clinton beats Trump by 14 points, 52%-38%. In a four-way matchup, Clinton still beats Trump by double digits – eleven points – 46% to 35%.Â
Among registered voters, NBC News notes, “Clinton’s lead is 13 points, her largest advantage over Trump since the poll began testing the pair last September.”
The poll also spells bad news for House Republicans hoping to retain their majority.
Almost half – 49% – of Americans want the Democrats to take control of both the House and the Senate. 42% say they want the GOP in charge. NBC calls it “the largest advantage for Democrats since the October 2009 government shutdown.”
More than half, 52%, say the Access Hollywood tape of Donald Trump talking about how, because he’s a celebrity, he can get away with grabbing women by their genitals, and kissing them whenever he wishes, should be “an issue” in the campaign. 42% disagree.
Less than one in three polled, 31%, say Trump’s comments were “Inappropriate, but typical of how some men talk in private with other men.”
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