Washington: There seems no stopping to 'teflon' Donald Trump. After quickly leaping to the top of the crowded Republican field, the real estate mogul has come within striking distance of Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton.
A new poll released today found him just 6 points, 45 per cent to 51 per cent, behind the former first lady and secretary of state making him for the first time competitive in the November 2016 presidential race.
The CNN/ORC polls comes on the heels of recent polls showing him leading nationally, in Iowa and in New Hampshire, the first two nominating states over the 17 Republicans, including Louisiana's Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal languishing at the bottom.
Mrs Clinton still leads top four Republican contenders topping Mr Trump and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker by 6 points each among registered voters, establishment favourite Jeb Bush by 9 points, and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina by 10 points.
About 56 per cent say so in the new poll, up from 51 per cent in March. And positive impressions of Mrs Clinton continue to fade.
But the fading numbers, CNN said, have not hurt her against some Republican contenders like Mr Bush and Mr Walker.
CNN said the new poll suggests the best way for the former secretary of state to shift the momentum would be for Vice President Joe Biden, who is still mulling a presidential run, to decide to sit this one out.
Overall, 47 per cent of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters say they support Mrs Clinton for the party's nomination -- down 9 points since July.
Should Mr Biden decide not to make a run for the presidency, his supporters would largely flock to Mrs Clinton rather than Mr Sanders, boosting her numbers, the poll suggested.
A new poll released today found him just 6 points, 45 per cent to 51 per cent, behind the former first lady and secretary of state making him for the first time competitive in the November 2016 presidential race.
The CNN/ORC polls comes on the heels of recent polls showing him leading nationally, in Iowa and in New Hampshire, the first two nominating states over the 17 Republicans, including Louisiana's Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal languishing at the bottom.
Mrs Clinton still leads top four Republican contenders topping Mr Trump and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker by 6 points each among registered voters, establishment favourite Jeb Bush by 9 points, and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina by 10 points.
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About 56 per cent say so in the new poll, up from 51 per cent in March. And positive impressions of Mrs Clinton continue to fade.
But the fading numbers, CNN said, have not hurt her against some Republican contenders like Mr Bush and Mr Walker.
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CNN said the new poll suggests the best way for the former secretary of state to shift the momentum would be for Vice President Joe Biden, who is still mulling a presidential run, to decide to sit this one out.
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Overall, 47 per cent of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters say they support Mrs Clinton for the party's nomination -- down 9 points since July.
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Should Mr Biden decide not to make a run for the presidency, his supporters would largely flock to Mrs Clinton rather than Mr Sanders, boosting her numbers, the poll suggested.
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