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In face of criticism, Trump surges to his biggest lead over the GOP field (Trump 38%, Cruz 15%)
The Washington Post ^ | December 15, 2015 | Dan Balz and Scott Clement

Posted on 12/15/2015 5:41:58 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel

Following his proposal to temporarily bar Muslims from entering the country, Donald Trump has increased his lead in the Republican primary to its largest margin yet, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

The results are the latest sign that Trump's outspoken comments on immigration and terrorism continue to find an audience among rank-and-file Republicans in spite of sharp condemnation from Democrats, GOP leaders, some of Trump's rivals and a chorus of world leaders.

The survey puts Trump's support at 38 percent among registered Republicans and GOP-leaning independents, six points higher than in October and November. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, who also is running an anti-establishment campaign, has surged into second place with 15 percent, effectively doubling his support since last month.

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Ben Carson are tied for third, with 12 percent each. Carson, who with Trump was at the top of the field earlier this fall, saw his support cut roughly in half over the past month. No other candidate in the new poll registers in double digits. Former Florida governor Jeb Bush stands at 5 percent among registered Republicans.

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KEYWORDS: elections; immigration; polls; trump; trumpwasright
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain
Cruz. Is. A. puppet.

You. Are. A. Fraud.

61 posted on 12/15/2015 10:12:18 AM PST by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: GeronL

Cruz is NOT an outsider but an establishment candidate
Cruz is a moderate when in front of his big donors
Cruz will be expected to pay back his big donors

None of this is supportable...right?


62 posted on 12/15/2015 10:17:48 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel (I LOVE JESUS CHRIST because He first loved me!)
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To: humblegunner

You. Are. A. Fool.


63 posted on 12/15/2015 10:18:40 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel (I LOVE JESUS CHRIST because He first loved me!)
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