After winning the popular vote in Iowa and winning the New Hampshire primary, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont surged in national opinion polling, opening a double-digit lead over former Vice President Joe Biden. Voters also seem to believe that Sanders is more electable than any other Democratic candidate, that he has the highest chances of beating President Donald Trump in November.
If character and empathy were on the ballot, Sanders would dominate, according to a new USA Today/Ipsos poll. The unusual survey explored voters’ views on candidates personality and values, establishing that Sanders has a significant advantage over Trump and all of his Democratic rivals.