What’s going on, America? How did we come to this? How is the most vile, bombastic candidate to ever run on the Republican ticket besting the Democrats? In case you’ve been hiding in a cave this past week – and if so, let me know where you’re staying because I’m thinking of running away, myself – you are aware that the most recent polls have been quite kind to Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump (R-N.Y.), according to polling data from Real Clear Politics.
Further confounding the Democratic National Committee and much of the nation, Trump’s head-scratching numbers appear to have coincided with the long-awaited endorsement of presumptive nominee former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), from Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.).
So what exactly does all this mean? Is there any correlation? Was the endorsement really meaningless?
Rumors abound concerning why Bernie waited until two weeks before the convention to endorse, yet not concede, and insist upon taking his 1900 delegates to the convention for a role call.
What is really going to happen at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia? Are we heading towards a contested convention? Or, is Bernie just making a point?
Whatever is happening behind-the-scenes, anyone can plainly see that the DNC must perform a course-correction, because it’s heading straight towards a big, orange iceberg called Donald Trump.
To call Trump racist because he is white is just ignorant.
He's orange.
— Gregory (@Onision) March 1, 2016
Flag 1: Hillary Trumped In Swing States
Trump is ahead 5 points in Florida, 6 points in Pennsylvania, and 1 point in Ohio. Why are we only looking at these three states? Because no candidate has ever won an election without winning at least two of these three since 1960.
They are swing states as well. These numbers should be a cause for concern to anyone who recoils at the thought of a Trump presidency.
Flag 2: The Office Goes To The Highest Bidder… Right?
While some look at the recent tight polls and say, “big deal!”, others realize that the Clinton camp is outspending Trump in these key states by a ratio of 40:1.
In other words, Donald is not putting his money where his big, fat mouth is… What happens when he does?
Flag 3: Trump More Favorable
Here’s a pretty straightforward question–how do you ‘like’ the candidates? While neither candidate’s numbers impress, Trump yet again manages to come out on top in swing states, according to Quinnipiac University:
Strongly favorable with Trump vs. Clinton in Florida is 26-19, Ohio is 22-20, and Pennsylvania sees 24-17.
Strongly unfavorable with Trump vs. Clinton in Florida is 47-53; in Ohio is 49-51; and Pennsylvania’s numbers are 50-54.
Flag 4: Job Creation
Trump is highly-favored on job creation across the board in all three states, and is holding at 54-39. Ouch.
Flag 5: ISIS
Voters were asked who would be more effective against ISIS. Another blowout for Trump with Florida at 57-35, Ohio at 51-40 and Pennsylvania at 52-40.
Flag 6: Honest And Trustworthy
“…Who do you think is more honest and trustworthy…” According to the latest Qunnipiac poll, Trump, one of the most prolific liars in the world of business, pulls 50-37 in Florida, and 47-37 and 49-34 in Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively. Let that one sink in for a minute…
Flag 7: Trump Stronger Leader
Trump prevails yet again when voters were asked, “who is a stronger leader?” In Florida, he pulls 51-41, and 48-45 in Ohio, and 50-42 in Pennsylvania.
Flag 8: Stronger Together?
One of the most anticipated moments in the Clinton campaign. The news outlets had been hyping it up for weeks. People were wondering, “why hasn’t he conceded? When will he endorse her?”
Well, they finally got their wish. With Hillary standing behind him, Bernie gave his official endorsement of her.
Then, the donations started coming in. Over 1,000 percent increase in just a few days!
…(cough) for Jill Stein (G-Mass.)…
Yes, Bernie supporters are among the most passionate and loyal in American politics, but they will absolutely switch camps. The trouble for the DNC however, is that they’re going in the wrong direction.
Widely perceived among Progressives as the “female Bernie,” Jill Stein of the Green Party has received a massive influx of support and donations from the Sanders army, and the DNC is paying close attention.
Although currently polling at only 4-6 percent nationally, could her increased momentum pull enough votes away from the DNC to paint the White House orange? Many fear the answer to be “yes.”
Ok, so perhaps this last flag is more “Green” than “orange.” Sue me.
Disclosure…
These numbers do not tell the whole story, though. Clinton still bests Trump in other categories such as “better prepared”, and “who is more intelligent?” Still, some say these numbers are no cause for concern for the DNC.
They are wrong.
Whatever factors are truly responsible for the recent “Trumping” of Hillary, one point is beyond contention; Trump is polling stronger than ever against her.
If the DNC doesn’t wake up and do something to rectify these polling trends soon, we may very well be seeing a gaudy neon sign atop the White House.
Watch this video for more information about the surge Trump is seeing against Clinton:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIo_QFi-CB8
Featured Image Via YouTube Video.
