Poll: Sanders Pulls Closer to Clinton Than Ever

[TomCADem]

Source: Fortune

Sen. Bernie Sanders has pulled to within three points of front-runner Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race for president, the smallest deficit yet in Morning Consult’s weekly tracking polls.

The new national poll shows the Vermont independent pulling in 43 percent of Democratic and Democratic-leaning independents’ support, compared to 46 percent for Clinton, whose support has dropped steadily in recent weeks. (In mid-March, Clinton was the first choice for 51 percent of Democratic voters.)

Read more: http://fortune.com/2016/04/18/poll-sanders-pulls-closer-to-clinton-than-ever/

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New York could make the Michigan upset pale in comparison as Bernie gains on Hillary in poll after poll. Will this be the final nail in the coffin of 538?

[RepubliCON-Watch]

1. I believe! nt

[RandySF]

2. How much of this includes states that already voted?

[redstateblues]

5. National polls are meaningless at this point

[paulthompson]

7. Actually...

Actually, your question brings up the fact that the numbers should be even more favorable for Sanders in the remaining states. All of the South has voted already (except for border state Kentucky), and the South went for Clinton by about 2 to 1 (66% to 34%).

So if polls like this one are showing Sanders doing about 50-50 nationwide, it stands to reason that Sanders is doing better than 50-50 outside the South. And that's where all the remaining primaries are, except Kentucky.

[hack89]

19. The state polls are the ones to pay attention to.

extrapolating state results from a national poll has no foundation in the science of polling.

[muriel_volestrangler]

24. And Clinton leads in the state polls to come

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/dem_pres_primary/

[Herman4747]

26. Undoubtedly, all of it.

With results not surprising, as many early voters realize the mistakes they made.

[Kalidurga]

3. I don't think this primary is going to hurt 538 that much most people don't pay attention

But, if Hillary loses tomorrow it's game over for her.

[elleng]

4. I don't think she has to lose,

but the margin tomorrow will be telling.

[Kalidurga]

8. You are right she loses if she gets less than 55% in a state where she is supposed to be popular

[XemaSab]

10. They elected her senator 55%-45%

If anywhere near half the people who voted for her for senator aren't willing to punch her ticket for prez, that's a really bad sign.

[Kalidurga]

11. Yes that would be a bad sign

Not as bad as blowing a 60pt lead, but really close.

[pnwmom]

13. 538 says she needs 122 out of 247 delegates to stay on target for the nomination.

And that Bernie needs a lot more than half.

[appalachiablue]

6. Coming Up NOW on CNN: *New National Poll: Clinton, Sanders Essentially Tied!

[rhett o rick]

9. k&r

[SoapBox]

12. Go Bernie! Go Berners!

GOTV!

[Zira]

14. Go Bernie!!!

[vkkv]

15. Truth Will Out! Go Bernie !!!!!!!!!!!! eom

[LiberalElite]

16. K&R nt

[safeinOhio]

17. You know it's going to be alright

[FailureToCommunicate]

18. Come on New York! Get out and keep the Berniementum rolling along. Remember, it's not just

about Bernie...

[kadaholo]

22. FABULOUS...

Fabulous graphic, FTC! Thanks for sharing!

[George II]

20. National poll after 2/3 of the country has already voted in the primaries? Ludicrous.

In the poll that really matters, primary and caucus votes, Hillary Clinton is ahead 54-46.

[Peace Patriot]

25. You don't understand the dynamics of this race.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seabiscuit

[lonestarnot]

21. Yes!

[Nitram]

23. I'm very happy for this news that has brightened Bernie supporters' outlook.

[calguy]

27. Let's talk pledged delegates

You got a problem with that?