South Carolina Poll: Trump leads by only 4 (taken prior to the debate)
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – Donald Trump has a lead among South Carolina voters, but his numbers still lag the performance of previous Republican presidential candidates in the state.
A majority of South Carolina residents surveyed in the latest Winthrop Poll said they did not view Republican candidate Donald Trump or Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton favorably or as “honest.”
The poll, which was conducted between Sept. 18-26, ending before Monday’s first presidential debate, found that Trump was preferred by 42% of likely voters in SC, while Clinton was at 38%. Seven percent were undecided, while none of the third party candidates registered support in double digits.
President Barack Obama’s approval rating in South Carolina has improved to 48% among residents but disapproval is almost at 50% for likely voters. The two-term president’s ratings in the Palmetto State has consistently lagged behind national approval ratings. His approval rating is lower, and lower than his disapproval numbers, among likely voters.
http://www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll/default.aspx?id=9804
