Poll: Clinton, Sanders in a dead heat for Nevada [Trump 45 Rubio 19]

CNN ^ | 2/17/16 | Jennifer Agiesta

[BigEdLB]

Likely Democratic caucusgoers in Nevada are split almost evenly between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders ahead of Saturday's caucuses, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll.

Though Clinton holds an edge over Sanders on handling a range of top issues, the results suggest the extremely close race hinges on divided opinions on the economy.

Overall, 48% of likely caucus attendees say they support Clinton, 47% Sanders. Both candidates carry their demographic strong points from prior states into Nevada, with Clinton holding an edge among women, while Sanders tops the former secretary of state among voters under age 55.

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The Republican side seems set for less suspense when that party holds caucuses on Tuesday, February 23. The poll finds businessman Donald Trump holding a wide lead, topping the field with the support of 45% of those likely to caucus. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are closely matched in the race for second place, with Rubio at 19% and Cruz at 17%. Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson (7%), Ohio Gov. John Kasich (5%) and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (1%) lag well behind those three.

[BigEdLB]

Now, Rush, what do Bush's internals say about Nevada?

[jneesy]

we will see some very ugly games on the dem side if this continues the dems cant let bernie keep winning elections and give hillary all the delegates the gimmie hippies wont stand for it

[ReaganGeneration2]

If it’s a Democrat close race in Nevada, it’s definitely panic time at the DNC. They can’t risk a big Super Tuesday loss by Hillary. Plan B, whatever that is, will need to happen fast.

If the Trump numbers hold, the GOP Establishment is already done and out.

[BigEdLB]

BTW. JEBBY 1%. Where is my Muttley GIF?

[donozark]

I see trouble coming for Demwits. The convention should be a hoot. Lefties won’t stand for Hillary getting all the delegates without a fight. Stay tuned...

[BigEdLB]

Trump is approaching an absolute majority.

[bray]

Careful how you say dead with these two Marxist cadavers.

Pray America wakes

[BigEdLB]

I thought Dead Heat had something diabolical in its implications.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Trump’s support dropped 9 points after the SC debate:

“....The [ CNN/ORC] poll did show that Mr. Trump’s level of support was slightly different based on whether the interviews, conducted from Feb. 10-15, were done before or after the boisterous GOP debate on Saturday, Feb. 13. Forty percent backed Mr. Trump in interviews conducted before the debate, compared to 31 percent who supported him afterward.”

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/17/donald-trump-leads-ted-cruz-16-points-sc-poll/

[mj1234]

the dims are now going to pull an “IOWA!”

they are in Vegas!- of course they can do coin flips for

Hitlery- (or loaded dice rolls, or deal from the bottom of the deck)

LOL

[scooby321]

Bush is done Saturday. The family will be here for an intervention.

Rush, Levin and Beck should move to South Carolina and do their shows.

Can Rush be seen in public

I imagine Mara Largo and Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach County won't see Rush on the grounds there.

The Top 4 Radio host can't move Cruz's numbers maybe they see them as Part of the problem especially Beck

Rush tells everyone his rule is to stay out of the primaries and if you listen to Rush that statement doesn't square.

[BlackFemaleArmyColonel]

GO TRUMP!!!

[jneesy]

i think beck is what killed cruz without him i believe he would’ve put up a better fight

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

-— The Top 4 Radio host can’t move Cruz’s numbers maybe they see them as Part of the problem especially Beck -—

It’s a measure of the power of Trump-delusion, exactly analogous to Gov. Schwarzenegger, another ‘winner.’

I’m hard-pressed to think of a single redeeming characteristic of the NY real estate guy.

[bray]

Laura has been pretty fair with Trump. He gets her to laugh every once in a while. Beck/Levin/Rush are impossible to listen to.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

-— Beck/Levin/Rush are impossible to listen to. -—

Don’t say they didn’t try to warn you.

[lodi90]

By wide margins, Mr. Trump was judged the candidate best able to handle the economy, illegal immigration and the Islamic State terrorist group. He was also seen as the candidate with the best chance to win in November and the candidate most likely to change the way things work in Washington.

[georgiarat]

For all of Rush’s and Sean’s talk they depend on the GOPe through their sponsors to stay on the air, get guests etc. They have fooled us for years by talking up some conservatives against the establishment knowing the “conservative” was being setup. Then they support the GOPe candidate and convince their audience the GOPe is conservative enough.

I will say they have helped galvanize opinion against illegal immigration and against Harriett Myers. They are in a catch -22 situation. They may mean well, and I believe they do, but they are beholden to a certain sponsor and GOPe segment.

[bray]

Goldman Sachs already told me everything I needed to know.

[austinaero]

“I’m hard-pressed to think of a single redeeming characteristic of the NY real estate guy”

If you check through coverage of his past generosities towards average citizens, they may be able to give you a hint. Start with the family of the dying child who was denied air travel on all major airlines, whom Trump flew for free..and the press was not invited.