Donald Trump performs consistently better in online polling, where a human being is not talking to another human being about what he or she may do in the election.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I recognize that it often serves competitors best to talk past each other - especially when you are trying to claim the fleeting attentions of voters on a debate stage or on social media. But think how much more clarity we could get if the people who wanted to be president clearly explained why he or she is the better choice.
Telling people more about yourself and distinguishing yourself from your opponent - they're both essential parts of communicating with voters.
Donald Trump gets it: he's the genuine article. He's a doer in a game usually reserved for talkers. And when Donald Trump does his talking, he doesn't tiptoe around the thousand new rules of political correctness.
Polling in a general election is pretty accurate, because turnout is usually high.
Donald Trump is the best debater on the debate stage.
Trump doesn't force the networks to show his rallies live rather than do real reporting. Nor does he force anyone to accept his phone calls rather than demand that he do a face-to-face interview that would be a greater risk for him.
I don't pay a lot of attention to polls.
You can't depend on polls.
Donald Trump is at his very best, at his very best, when he talks about the issues.
Polling is merely an instrument for gauging public opinion. When a president or any other leader pays attention to poll results, he is, in effect, paying attention to the views of the people. Any other interpretation is nonsense.