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Mon Mar 28, 2016, 08:34 PM Mar 2016

Trump and Clinton Supporters Lead in Enthusiasm

Bottom Line

Voter enthusiasm is not necessarily a good indicator of voter turnout, but it could play a role come convention time when the parties need to bring the losing candidates' supporters on board with the party's choice for nominee. Should these findings persist, the extraordinarily high enthusiasm seen among Trump's supporters could be an impediment to Republican Party unity if he is not chosen. On the Democratic side, enthusiasm for Sanders -- most evident in the overflow rallies he has enjoyed throughout the campaign -- could portend party dissension should Clinton become the nominee. However, contrary to what the optics of the campaign might project, it is Clinton's supporters right now who are more enthusiastic

.http://www.gallup.com/poll/190343/trump-clinton-supporters-lead-enthusiasm.aspx?g_source=Election%202016&g_medium=newsfeed&g_campaign=tiles

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Trump and Clinton Supporters Lead in Enthusiasm (Original Post) fun n serious Mar 2016 OP
simply - OHYEAH! nt OhZone Mar 2016 #1
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