A new poll in the swing state of Michigan reveals Hillary’s scandals are taking a toll on her base of support.
Clinton is dramatically underwater when it comes to voter approval. The 6 News poll finds 55% view her unfavorably while only 42% like her.
She’s so disliked, her unfavorable rating is actually a point higher than Republican rival Donald Trump, who chronically suffers from high unpopularity ratings.
“There’s not one region of the state where her favorability numbers are bigger than her negatives,” according to reporter Tim Skubick — including Democrat stronghold Detroit.
Interestingly, 63% of the all-important independents don’t like her. In a hypothetical matchup, she trails by 22% among independents.
“Yes, she does but that is declining,” pollster Bernie Porn says of her more wide-spread support than rival Trump. “It is a trust thing. Anytime you have 55% unfavorable you have a problem connecting with people.”
Porn, whose firm has primarily worked for Democratic campaigns and liberal groups, concedes, “That’s serious erosion of voter support.”
The pollster believes there is time for Clinton to turn things around, but “they have to deal with her image.”
Bill Clinton won the state both times he ran. In 1992, he netted 43.77% of votes (compared to President George Bush’s 36.38%) and 51.69% in 1996.
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