ICYMI: New CA Poll Spells Trouble for Down-Ballot Republicans
A new poll out from USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times spells trouble for down-ballot Republicans in California, especially those who support Donald Trump. That includes vulnerable Congressmen Jeff Denham (CA-10) and Darrell Issa (CA-49) as well as candidates Scott Jones (CA-07) and Justin Fareed (CA-24).
“This poll is just another sign that Californians will reject Donald Trump and anyone who supports his hateful and reckless policies,” said Barb Solish of the DCCC.
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Clinton holds wide lead in California; third-party candidates are strong among younger voters [Excerpts]
Los Angeles Times
September 12, 2016
…Trump appears to have no shot at moving California and its 55 electoral votes into contested territory. Indeed, he creates a significant drag on Republicans down the ballot here.
In every part of the state, voters said they would be less inclined to side with a congressional candidate who had endorsed Trump; statewide, 40% said they would be less likely to vote for such a candidate, and 15% said they would be more likely.
That could represent a problem for some GOP congressional candidates in the state, particularly given the likelihood of a tepid Republican turnout. Not only is the presidential race not close here, the two candidates for Senate on the November ballot are both Democrats, reducing the draw for Republican voters.
…But even in places normally sympathetic to Republican candidates, Clinton was ahead: by 10 points in the Central Valley and 7 points in the Orange County and San Diego area.