Suffolk University/USA Today: Hillary leads all Republicans

[pbrower2a]

What does a 17-point gap look like on a map?

...the last time:



Reagan 525, 58.77%
Mondale 13,  40.56%

No, it wouldn't be that bad.

[pbrower2a]

We see some combinations that just aren't going to happen.

PPP will soon show results of Virginia, a state now close to the national average in its voting. If one sees some of the bigger gaps in Virginia... as on this national poll, then we are going to be able to discount some potential nominees.

[pbrower2a]

Hmmm, I don't think Paul is that low, then again, his candidacy lost its fire. Trump, meanwhile, lol.

Rand Paul has nothing to offer the would-be war profiteers. Unlike most other Republicans, he isn't much of a militarist.

[pbrower2a]

Hillary Clinton will have an inimitable knowledge of how the political process works.  There has not been since Eleanore Roosevelt a First Lady so actively involved in the Presidency (contrast the passive housewife who orders the staff about and directs interior decorating) ... and unlike Eleanore Roosevelt she has elected office and Cabinet service. Her skill set may not be ideal for the Presidency, but nobody is likely to ever get that. (I don't see Michelle Obama running for statewide office in Illinois soon, so I can reasonably rule her out).

One may dislike her agenda -- well, at least 45% of the population will dislike the agenda of any President!

She can be linked to a Presidency that will have to prove above-average if she is to become President. Ask how that goes in November 2016. "Keep up the good work" or "Let's go further" are the only ways to use an incumbency to advantage.

So -- how good a President will be Barack Obama be seen by 50% of the people?