Emerson College Poll shows Trump ahead of Biden by 3 Points

A recent Emerson College national poll revealed on Thursday that former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden, as Biden’s polling numbers have dropped since early April.

The poll showed Trump ahead of Biden by 46% to 43%, with Biden’s support decreasing by 2 percentage points compared to the previous Emerson poll in early April. Trump’s numbers remained steady at 46%, according to The Hill.

The Emerson College Polling survey was conducted from April 16-17 among 1,308 registered voters and had a margin of error of 2.6 percent.

While 12% of voters reported being undecided, when pushed to choose a candidate, 51% sided with Trump and 48% with Biden, giving Trump a 3-point advantage.

However, both Trump and Biden saw a drop in numbers when independent candidates were included, with Trump dropping to 44% and Biden to 40%.

Among the independent candidates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. garnered 8% support, with 8% undecided, and 1% supporting Cornel West.

Immigration and the economy were highlighted as crucial issues among voters.

Most respondents, 70%, believed that the, with those perceiving a rising cost of living more likely to support Trump. Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, noted that “Voters who think the cost of living is rising support Trump over Biden, 56% to 32%.”

Regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, 44% of polled voters expressed doubts about receiving complete information regarding the conflict.

“Perceptions of receiving accurate war information show a significant split,” Kimball observed. “Biden leads among those who believe they are getting accurate information, while Trump leads among skeptics. Those unsure are divided between the two candidates.”