Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersJoe Biden lost his fastball — can he get it back before South Carolina? Where the 2020 Democrats stand on taxes Bloomberg hits Sanders supporters in new ad MORE (I-Vt.) has opened a 12-point lead nationally in the Democratic presidential primary race, according to a new poll.
Sanders has 31 percent support in the NPR–PBS NewsHour–Marist poll released early Tuesday, pushing him into the top spot, which had been held by former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenJoe Biden lost his fastball — can he get it back before South Carolina? Where the 2020 Democrats stand on taxes Bloomberg hits Sanders supporters in new ad MORE.
Sanders’s support shot up 9 points since last month’s poll, following his victory in the New Hampshire primary.
Biden’s support, however, decreased by 9 points, to 15 percent, in the new survey. Biden’s downturn pushed him into third place, behind former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Michael Rubens BloombergWhere the 2020 Democrats stand on taxes Bloomberg hits Sanders supporters in new ad Judd Gregg: Bloomberg rising MORE, who surged into second place with 19 percent.
Bloomberg’s support increased by 15 points since last month’s poll. The billionaire, who is self-funding his campaign, also qualified for Wednesday night's debate with his performance in the survey.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth Ann WarrenJoe Biden lost his fastball — can he get it back before South Carolina? Where the 2020 Democrats stand on taxes Budget hawks frustrated by 2020 politics in entitlement reform fight MORE (D-Mass.) had a 5-point decrease to 12 percent support, based on the new poll. Sen. Amy Klobuchar Amy Jean KlobucharJoe Biden lost his fastball — can he get it back before South Carolina? Where the 2020 Democrats stand on taxes Judd Gregg: Bloomberg rising MORE (D-Minn.) had a 5-point increase to 9 points following her third-place finish in the New Hampshire primary.
Former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg Peter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegJoe Biden lost his fastball — can he get it back before South Carolina? Where the 2020 Democrats stand on taxes Bloomberg hits Sanders supporters in new ad MORE, who appears to be leading the field in the delegate count, is closely trailing Klobuchar at 8 percent support, a 5-point decrease in one month.
No other candidates registered at more than 2 percent support.
The poll surveyed 527 Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents and was conducted Feb. 13–16. There is a margin of error of 5.4 percentage points.
pote14 on February 18th, 2020 at 15:20 UTC »
So Bloomberg, who hasn't even been on a debate stage or town hall is in 2nd? Just because of his commercials and shit IG memes? Our system is fucked.
nnnarbz on February 18th, 2020 at 12:41 UTC »
Sanders 31% (+9).
Bloomberg 19% (+15).
Biden 15% (-9).
Warren 12% (-5).
Klobuchar 9% (+5).
Buttigieg 8% (-5).
Steyer 2% (+2).
Gabbard 0% (-1)
CoralMorks on February 18th, 2020 at 12:36 UTC »
Y'all remember the later half of last year when the moderates insisted that Bidens national polling lead was insurmountable?