Close Poll Numbers in Florida
August 12th, 2016 by flanewsIt might be hard to believe, but there’s just 87 days until the presidential election. As Matt Galka tells us Florida is always a top prize for candidates – and right now it’s neck and neck.
The biggest battleground state in the country is a virtual tie between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump according to a Quinnipiac Poll released earlier this week. An NBC/Marist poll released Friday has the Democratic nominee with a 44-39 advantage. Democratic strategist Steve Schale says it’s nothing new, but people shouldn’t get caught up in the numbers yet.
“Let’s keep in mind that the last four elections we’ve had an election that was 0 points, four points, three points, and one point. So Florida, by nature, is a very close race, and I think it’s a close race. Clinton has some advantages with demographics but if she won by two or three points it would be a landslide,” he said.
Trump criticized Clinton at a packed rally in Kissimmee, Florida Thursday, and more attacks are expected in the lead up to the general election.
Democrat leaning Progress Florida launched a website this week asking Floridians who have been fleeced by Trump businesses to share their stories.
“I think the voters deserve to know as much as they can about Donald Trump’s rhetoric,” said Damien Filer with the group.
And so far, the Clinton camp has been peppering the state with ads while Trump has mostly remained on the sidelines.
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