PPP Poll: Clinton’s Lead Shrinking, Still Substantial

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PPP Poll: Clinton’s Lead Shrinking, Still Substantial
Written by Jason Addy, Contributing Writer
Politics PA

40% of PA Democrats are already backing Clinton for the nomination, leaving Bernie Sanders – at 22% – with a mountain to climb before April’s primary, according to a recent PPP Poll.

All is not lost for the Vermont Senator though, as PA’s Democratic Party will award its 117 delegates proportionally to the popular vote.

Surprisingly, Clinton does better among “very liberal” and “somewhat liberal” Democrats than Sanders, leading 48-35% and 42-20% respectively.

Though Clinton has been dealing with favorability and trust issues with voters across the country, 61% of Democrats surveyed said they see Clinton in a positive light. The VP was the most popular, racking up a 70% favorability rating, while Sanders will look to get his rating up from 47% over the next six months.

Public Policy Polling surveyed 416 Democratic primary voters from October 8th to 11th. The margin of error is +/-4.8%.

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1. This is just PA and it was taken before the debate.

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2. Pre-Debate Polling

October 8th to 11th

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3. I believe this was reported here a few days ago when PPP released it

Now PPP is doing a new poll in New Hampshire this weekend to gauge the results of the debate. That will be interesting.

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4. Joe Biden is extremely popular in PA

and he has 20% of the votes. When he declares that he isn't running, conservatively, 14 of those % points will go to HRC and she will be leading 54% to 27% for Bernie Sanders.

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5. Hillary has roots in PA.