Trump, Bush Lead Republicans In New Poll
GOP 2016 presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Donald Trump are rising in national polls among GOP primary voters, a new CNN/ORC poll shows.
While Bush holds 19% of the vote among Republican voters, Trump holds 12%, making them the only Republican presidential candidates to have a double-digit showing in the poll.
According to the CNN poll, the Top 5 Republican candidate’s are:
Jeb Bush: 19%, up from 13% in May
Donald Trump: 12%, up from 3% before his announcement
Mike Huckabee: 8%
Dr. Ben Carson: 7%
Sen. Rand Paul: 7%
“The findings suggest Bush is making progress toward being seen as the front-runner in a field that has long lacked a clear leader,” said CNN’s polling director, Jennifer Agiesta.
“He holds a significant lead over the 2nd-place candidate Trump, is seen as the candidate who could best handle illegal immigration and social issues, and runs about even with Trump and well ahead of the other candidates when Republicans are asked which candidate can best handle the economy.”
CNN notes that other candidates with high hopes for the Republican nomination are not far behind, including Florida Sen. Marco Rubio with 6% (down from 14% in May) and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with 6% (down from 10% in May).
Despite Messrs Bush and Trump leading the polls for the Republicans, CNN notes that Hillary Clinton is maintaining her position for the Democrats and leads all GOP candidates in general election match-ups.
The poll was conducted before New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who holds 3% of the vote, entered the race on Tuesday, CNN reported
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