Posted on 03/25/2015 2:51:20 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
A Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey released on March 24, 2015, shows Hillary Clinton leading all Republican 2016 presidential contenders in the state of Florida. Her lead ranges from 2 percentage points over Florida Senator Marcio Rubio (48-46), to an 8 point margin over both Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (49/41) and Texas Governor Rick Perry (50/42). Notably, neither Marco Rubio, nor former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, have a lead over Hillary Clinton in their home state.
Clinton holds a 47-44 lead over Jeb Bush in the Sunshine State. Florida is the most populous competitive state in presidential elections. George W. Bush and Barack Obama each carried Florida twice in their successful presidential elections, although Bush’s victory in 2000 was marred by controversy. One Republican argument for Jeb Bush’s candidacy, was that he could carry Florida’s crucial 29 Electoral votes, making the Republican path to victory easier.
However, Florida voters have a lukewarm opinion of their ex-Governor, with only 45 percent viewing him favorably, and 42 percent holding an unfavorable view towards him. In addition, only 37 percent of Floridians think Jeb Bush should run for President, while 52 percent say he should not run for President.
Hillary Clinton also has some cause for concern in the state since 51 percent of Florida voters have an unfavorable view towards her, to just 41 percent who view her favorably. Nevertheless, despite her tepid approval numbers, Clinton leads all Republican contenders, including Jeb Bush.
Incidentally, Hillary Clinton leads Texas Senator Ted Cruz by a 49-42 margin in Florida. Cruz officially announced his candidacy on Monday. The PPP poll was released on Tuesday, although the survey was conducted between March 19th and March 22nd, prior to Cruz’s announcement. 923 Florida registered voters were interviewed.
President Barack Obama managed to deliver two stinging defeats to Republican presidential candidates in Florida. In order for the Republicans to win back the White House, they must be able to retake Florida. Winning without Florida would be extremely difficult.
Republicans had hoped nominating Jeb Bush would cure their Florida problem. It won’t. The PPP poll released on Tuesday finds that even if they put Jeb Bush at the top of the ticket, Republicans are in obvious danger of losing Florida once again.
[A loser is a loser no matter the party.]
Uh, you may have to explain that to, way too many, Freepers who understand it only if you use the word loosers. ;)
lol
good luck with the denial when Hillary (who everyone on both sides hates) loses in a landslide :)
Jeb is a neverwasgonnabe.
You felt the need to post this to basically everyone? Jeb can’t even out poll Hillary in his OWN state ;)
The GOPe want him for sure...
I agree with the Koch brothers on most things, I hope they back him.
Obamacare has already failed. where have you been? DU?
Fox news could not find their ass with their own to hands. Victims are easy to find.
I don’t follow links from unknown people. And WND is on my do not view list. Sorry.
What’s John Rebstock’s FR handle?
I gave you the whole “Letter-to-the-editor” so there’s no need.
pissant
I’m sorry! re-reading your post, you did not write that, someone on WND did.. And thus, I am sorry for thinking it came from you.
PPP same outfit that had Atkins winning plz
Ah, some good new.
“he is afraid it will succeed at giving millions of previously uninsured Americans the option to purchase affordable health insurance coverage.”
Thanks for a good laugh. Only a couple million of the promised 40 million have been covered. Do you think they need to confiscate more money from hard working Americans to get the job done?
LOL!
How was Mediocre Mitt doing in Mass vs. Obama back in 2011?
He still got 10 million of the 19 million primary votes, because he had the big dough.
Good point. “Money talks. bullsheet walks.”
Eventually it will come out the bill has been doing underage girls, not that that should surprise anyone.
Hill has been running interference for bills adventures forever and will ultimately be held accountable.
Both are scum and the dems are anxiously worrying and waiting for another shoe to drop looking for any replacement.
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