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Clinton Holds Narrow Lead Nationally Over Trump

May 17, 2016 at 6:00 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 109 Comments

A new NBC News/Survey Monkey poll shows Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump nationally by just three points, 48% to 45%.

For the most part, Democrats and Republicans have fallen into line behind their party’s prospective nominee. However, independents break for Trump 44% to 36%.

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A new Morning Consult poll shows Clinton leading Trump by just two points, 42% to 40%.

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