Terrible Polls Leads To Demotion of Parscale
As coronavirus cases surge and states rollback re-openings, former Vice President Joe Biden opens up his biggest lead this year over President Donald Trump in the race for the White House. Registered voters back Biden over Trump 52 - 37 percent, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University national poll released today. This compares to a June 18th national poll when Biden led Trump 49 - 41 percent. Since March, Biden's lead had ranged from 8 to 11 percentage points.
Independents are a key factor behind Biden's widening lead as they now back him 51 - 34 percent, while in June, independents were split with 43 percent for Biden and 40 percent for Trump. There is also some movement among Republicans as they back Trump 84 - 9 percent, compared to 92 - 7 percent in June. Democrats go to Biden 91 - 5 percent, little changed from 93 - 4 percent in June.
AND THE HEAD TO HEAD POLLING IS TELLING IN THAT ITS ANTI-TRUMP MORE SO THAN PRO-BIDEN
BIDEN VS. TRUMP: THE ISSUES
Voters now give Biden a slight lead over Trump in a direct match up when it comes to handling the economy. Voters say 50 - 45 percent that Biden would do a better job handling the economy, a reversal from June when Trump held a slight lead 51 - 46 percent.
Asked about other key issues:
* On handling a crisis, Biden leads 57 - 38 percent;
* On handling health care, Biden leads 58 - 35 percent;
* On the coronavirus response, Biden leads 59 - 35 percent;
* On addressing racial inequality, Biden leads 62 - 30 percent.
BIDEN VS. TRUMP: PERSONAL TRAITS
When asked about whether the candidates are honest, have good leadership skills and whether they care about average Americans, President Trump receives some of his worst scores ever.
Honesty:
Trump: 31 percent say "yes;" 66 percent say "no;"
Biden: 46 percent say "yes;" 42 percent say "no."
Good Leadership Skills:
Trump: 35 percent say "yes;" 63 percent say "no;"
Biden: 49 percent say "yes;" 42 percent say "no."
Cares About Average Americans:
Trump: 37 percent say "yes;" 61 percent say "no;"
Biden: 59 percent say "yes;" 33 percent say "no."
