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The choice of the can't-be-bothered

The choice of the can't-be-bothered

Non-voters support Trump over Biden three to one.

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Sep 07, 2023
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Bad news: a new poll shows Trump with a commanding lead over Biden.

Good news: it’s among people who aren’t planning to vote at all.

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Donald Trump's argument that the 2020 election was rigged has reinforced the views of Americans who are already disenchanted about politics, one factor in their inclination not to cast a vote next year − that is, a vote they would probably cast for him.

An exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll of unlikely voters − those who are eligible to vote but say they probably won't − give Trump a lopsided edge over President Joe Biden among Americans who are deeply skeptical of politics and government.

Registered voters who say they aren't likely to go to the polls back Trump over Biden by nearly 20 percentage points, 32%-13%, with 27% supporting a third-party or other candidate. Citizens who are eligible to vote but haven't reg…

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