CNN/ORC poll: In Democratic race, Clinton solidifies lead 58% BS 30% MOM 2%

[Historic NY]

In a Democratic field that has winnowed to just three candidates, Hillary Clinton has regained a dominant lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, topping him by a 28-point margin, her widest in CNN/ORC polling since July.

Clinton leads Sanders 58% to 30%, with former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley registering just 2%, according to a CNN/ORC Poll released Friday.

The poll finds Clinton widely seen as better able to handle matters of foreign policy than Sanders, an advantage that has likely helped the former secretary of state as global affairs and national security have gained prominence in the presidential campaign. Broad majorities of Democratic voters report that they trust Clinton most on foreign policy (74%) and handling ISIS (59%), and as best able to handle the responsibilities that come with being commander-in-chief (64%).

While Clinton tops Sanders as better able to handle economic issues (58% to 31%), the two are about even when voters are asked who would do the most to help the middle class (47% say Clinton would, 44% Sanders).

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/04/politics/cnn-orc-poll-democrats-hillary-clinton-2016-election-democratic-primary/index.html?sr=twCNN120415/cnn-orc-poll-democrats-hillary-clinton-2016-election-democratic-primary/i0617PMStoryLink&linkId=19317319

[workinclasszero]

1. Bernie is done.

Put a fork in him. He will never get the democratic nomination

[yallerdawg]

2. WAIT a second!

Let's burrow into the numbers and see if we can uncover something ludicrously self-deceptively positive regarding another candidate!

[NurseJackie]

6. "Among 30 year olds who live in Burlington and whose name begins with "B", Bernie Wins!!"

"You guys are fooling yourselves if you think you can win without the support of 19-year-olds who have names-beginning-with-B and who live in Burlington!! Everyone I know whose name begins with B and who lives in Burlington is voting for Bernie!!"

Ohhhh, I kid my Bernie-supporting friends! It's not really as bad as that! I'm just poking fun! <3

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. Now that the debate has shifted to foreign policy, I expect her numbers to continue to grow.

[FloridaBlues]

4. Like these poll numbers!!

[msrizzo]

7. I suck at poll unskewing but............

Might the following explain why Bernie isn't really able to make headway with POC? It seems that his income inequality message is having a bigger impact on the white middle class than any other group.

"While Clinton tops Sanders as better able to handle economic issues (58% to 31%), the two are about even when voters are asked who would do the most to help the middle class (47% say Clinton would, 44% Sanders).

That erosion in Clinton's wide edge on handling the economy when the question is instead framed about the middle class is centered among a handful of groups: White voters (55% trust Clinton most on the economy, while just 40% think she would do the most to help the middle class), those with college degrees (55% trust Clinton on the economy, just 38% on helping the middle class), and liberals (53% trust Clinton on the economy, 34% on helping the middle class). Among those Democratic voters who call the economy "extremely important" to their vote for president, however, Clinton holds wide leads over Sanders on both questions: 68% to 24% on who would best handle the economy, 53% to 40% on who would best help the middle class."

[misterhighwasted]

8. 30% bernie

T H I R T Y P E R C E N T B E R N I E

[Coolest Ranger]

9. What wonderful news to wake up to