Four Democratic presidential candidates beat President Trump by double digits in a general election mock-up in Virginia, according to a new poll.
Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE had the biggest lead over Trump, at 18 points, according to a University of Mary Washington poll released Thursday. Biden had 55 percent compared to Trump’s 37 percent.
Sens. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) both beat Trump by 15 points, with 53 percent of support from Virginia voters compared to Trump’s 38 percent. ADVERTISEMENT
Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) led Trump by 12 points in the state, with 50 percent compared to the president’s 38 percent, based on the poll.
No other candidates were listed in the published poll. The Hill reached out to clarify if the poll surveyed voters about other primary candidates, but the professor to whom the poll directs questions was not immediately available.
The poll was conducted by Research America Inc. between Sept. 3-15. It surveyed 1,009 adults 18 or over in Virginia. The margin of error is 3.1 percentage points, and the results are weighted to correct “known demographic discrepancies.”
The poll was conducted before the House launched a formal impeachment inquiry into Trump.
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On Tuesday Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Pelosi: Georgia primary ‘disgrace’ could preview an election debacle in November MORE (D-Calif.) announced the official inquiry, amid new allegations that Trump asked Ukraine to investigate Biden. A copy of a whistleblower complaint released Thursday also alleges White House officials were directed to remove electronic transcripts of Trump’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.