Biden leads 48-44 in the latest Emerson Poll (was 49-47 last month).

[Drunken Irishman]

https://emersonpolling.reportablenews.com/pr/september-2020-biden-holds-his-lead-voters-split-on-supreme-court-nominee-timetable

On its face, not the greatest poll but Emerson has been more bullish for Trump. In their last poll, Biden led 49-47 (2 points) and matches his lead from July (50-46).

With that said, there's some weird numbers here:

48% believe Trump should appoint the next justice - 46% believe it should wait until after the election.

Of the 4% undecided, Trump wins 54-46, so, if those voters are pressured into things, Biden would lead 49.84-46.16 or rounded (50-46), so, really nothing changes except Biden hits 50%.

Either way, I'll take it. It shows Biden holding steady - if not grabbing a bit of momentum.

I do worry about that Supreme Court number, though, if this race comes down to that.

Oh and this is funny:

Link to tweet

[Thekaspervote]

1. Emerson used to be a C- poll. 538 elevated them to A- other poll aggregators won't even use

Emerson due to poor polling methodology. The Economist for one

Emerson is always the outlier.

[Drunken Irishman]

2. Yup. It's definitely an outlier not only on the head-to-head but the SC question.

[DarthDem]

3. Emerson Is Pretty Much Garbage, So This Is Good

It's a good result from a pollster that has clearly leaned R due to their strange methodology. If this is what THEY find, Biden is doing very well.

[ProfessorGAC]

4. Numbers Are Odd, As You Said

In July and their last poll, Biden + PINO = 96%.
Now, it's 92%.
An extra 4% of people became undecided since the last poll? That is strange!
The SC question: I'd like to see how it was worded. I find it hard to believe that a plurality approves of the rushed appointment by a guy fewer people want to vote for.
And again, you're right. That "wimp" question is a hoot!