Kari posted:General Election polling becomes more meaningful after the Conventions at the end of summer. Until then the narrative is how weak a candidate Hillary is (Bernie will not be the Dem nominee and his continued fight will only weaken Hillary); and how enticing it is to complain about things you do not know - like jobs, income inequality and immigration - which attracts Republican voters.
It is worthwhile remembering that the States' Electoral College votes determine the Presidency 270 to win and turnout is critical. So watch the ground game "unexpected" fall events. We know a lot about Hillary. You wonder what will the Clinton machinery highlight about the Donald that we don't know.
I agree with you. I think both camps are preparing their ground game. Problem is Hillary have a major trust issue and it's getting worse. The electoral college determines and only have an inconsistent outcome in a close race. If the spread is more than a point, the popular vote and electoral college will fall on the same side!
I tell you this, people are still underestimating Trump's appeal! Bernie Sanders need to be careful or he will lose credibility. He is going after Hillary with all guns blazing. Not sure he can just roll over and tell them now support Hillary. There is real bad blood between Bernie's came and the Establishment. Trump is playing soft ball with Bernie and will turn and try to attract his supporters. I can see Trump picking up some of Bernie agenda items and incorporating and people will actually believe him more than Hillary.
Trump is calculating, cunning and clever. His approach and thinking is non-politician and people like and trust that. The list of High Court candidates tells people he is serious and will select qualified candidates.
Trump will throw a bit of gravy for everyone, Liberals, Conservative, Evangelicals, Jews, Blacks, others and will pull many into his camp.