Trump’s popularity spikes among Republicans

[DonViejo]

Source: Washington Post

Donald Trump's popularity has surged among Republicans after dominating several news cycles with his anti-illegal immigration rhetoric, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Nearly six in 10 — 57 percent — Republicans now have a favorable view of Trump, compared to 40 percent who have an unfavorable one. That marks a complete reversal from a late-May Post-ABC poll, in which 65 percent of Republicans saw Trump unfavorably.

Trump continues to be unpopular among the public at large, with negative marks outpacing positive ones 61-33. "Strongly unfavorable" views outnumber strongly positive ratings by a 3-1 ratio.

But Trump's image has improved since his campaign launch; in May, just 16 percent had a favorable view of him, while 71 percent were unfavorable — by far the worst rating among a slew of candidates in that poll.

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[Cali_Democrat]

1. Go Trump!

[JudyM]

8. Right on. More power to him. He is so iconic and transparent that it'll make our win easier. Nt

[FrodosPet]

13. As easy as beating a washed up B list actor

Or an AWOL business failure.



A lot of people are laughing about Donald Trump running for president. They believe that since he is so obviously absurd and bigoted, there is no way he can win.

I laugh about a lot, some people say too much, but not about the possibility of Donald Trump being president.

[Sunlei]

15. Don't quit Donald Trump, the republican voters are counting on you. do not 'Ron Paul' those voters.

[Xipe Totec]

2. Trump voted most attractive leper in the colony. nt

[onehandle]

3. ----->

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251447087

[C Moon]

4. Oh boy. The Kochs are going to have to think of something, fast.

[lark]

5. OK, now we know statistically

that 57% of Repugs are hard hearted, racist, total idiots.

[Third Doctor]

7. Yep. Thats a fact.

You should listen to the hateful things they say.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

6. It's because of his gorgeous hair - he went to two dab

"They'll love to get their fingers in your hair"

[Hepburn]

9. Makes sense to me

Stupid male asshole with bad hair, no knowledge of the issues, hates everything this is not religious right, male centered, anti-female, bigoted, all white, homophobic, restricted to "his kind..." Need I go on?

[olddots]

10. Trump should use Preparation. H. in his hair

[tanyev]

11. Finally! The a$$hole they've been waiting for!

[SpartanDem]

12. I actually think now Trump is going to make serious run

with a 57% favorable rating and we know Republican primary voters are more craziest of them all. Higher ups in DC have to shitting their pants.

[Sunlei]

14. Trump will win the Republican primary unless he is 'another' Republican Quitter.