[goldstategop]

Any Democratic candidate would have a big lead in the polls before the general election starts. Dukakis had a big lead in 1988 and it vanished as soon as Americans became aware he was just a liberal.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Ol' Sparky]

But, in this case, we're taking about a prospective Democratic nominee with the highest negative ratings we've seen, perhaps, ever in a candidate and prospective Republican nominee still living off his alleged 9/11 success.

[bshomoic]

Any Democratic candidate would have a big lead in the polls before the general election starts. Dukakis had a big lead in 1988 and it vanished as soon as Americans became aware he was just a liberal.

You are correct. The Democrats have held a generic poll advantage ever since the days of FDR. This means Democrats can generally win elections by default. It is up to the Republican candidate to make the case for why the Democrat should not be elected.

[DOGEY]

These polls are worthless. The Republican field is open. Hillary’s support is solid. Once the Republicans form around a single candidate, then the polls will mean more, especially after the conventions.