Democratic Primaries
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July 19, 2019, 4:30 AM EDT
By Dareh Gregorian
Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading the pack of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, with Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren tied behind him, according to a new NBC News|SurveyMonkey online poll.
The poll, conducted after the first Democratic debate in late June, shows 25 percent of respondents would vote for Biden if a primary or caucus was held today, while Sanders, I-Vt., and Warren of Massachusetts each garnered 16 percent.
Sen. Kamala Harris of California was close behind, with 14 percent, and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Peter Buttigieg registered at 8 percent. Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey each snared 3 percent, while the rest of the 24 person field came in at 2 percent or less.
The poll was conducted between July 2 and July 16, after 20 of the Democratic candidates went head-to-head in the first primary debate in Miami, which was hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo over two nights.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
wysimdnwyg
(2,232 posts)The top five are opening up a gap between themselves and the rest of the field. I wouldn't be remotely surprised if we see all five in double digits after this next round of debates. I also expect to start seeing some notable dropouts. It's possible we may only have 10 candidates (or fewer) by the time round three gets here.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)She will be on her game and the differences in the two will be stark. She is simply more competent in every area. I don't think it could have lined up better for her. I'd say about five percent of Sanders remaining support will be voting for a democrat in the general. I believe that will be close to the shift we will see, mainly to Warren, following the debate.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
wysimdnwyg
(2,232 posts)Warren vs Sanders? Pure gold.
Biden vs Harris? CNN is praying for a vigorous round 2.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
AlexSFCA
(6,137 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,767 posts)If you google second choices, sanders supporters choose Biden. Sources: the Hill and 538
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden