Democrats Open Big Lead on Generic Ballot

[DonViejo]

May 16, 2017 By Taegan Goddard

A new Public Policy Polling survey shows Democrats now have a 49% to 38% lead overall on the generic congressional ballot.

“Even more notable though is that among voters who say they’re ‘very excited’ to turn out in the 2018 election, the Democratic lead balloons to 27 points at 61% to 34%. The outcome of lower turnout midterm elections often hinges on which side is more engaged, and Democrats have the clear advantage at this point on that front — 63% of their voters say they’re ‘very excited’ about voting in next year’s election, compared to only 52% of Republicans who say the same.”

Also of note: Only 25% of voters support the GOP health care bill, while 52% are opposed.

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https://politicalwire.com/2017/05/16/democrats-open-big-lead-generic-ballot/

[KPN]

1. Didn't Hillary have about the same lead over generic opponents?

Can't recall specifics. But lets don't get smug and over-confident folks!

[Tiggeroshii]

2. Those Congress polls are usually more telling than presidential polls

For instance, this poll shows Dems with more support than they had in 2006 and bout the same as Republicans had in 2010

[KPN]

3. Well that's good to hear.

At the same time, wise to not let up! Pedal to the metal!

[Tiggeroshii]

4. Absolutely. It is more than a year out, and a lot can change.

Let's keep up the momentum

[dsc]

5. Not even remotely close in terms of general election

she was up by around 8 to 10. On edit I was comparing to the numbers of excited not overall.