In a recent poll conducted by NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist, it was found that around one in six voters would be less likely to vote for former President Donald Trump if he is found guilty in his hush money trial. The poll revealed that 67 percent of voters said a guilty verdict would not affect their voting intentions, while 76 percent said the same about a not guilty verdict. However, 17 percent stated that a guilty verdict would make them less likely to support Trump.
The trial in question involves allegations that Trump falsified business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Despite denying the 34 felony charges against him, the outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Trump’s political future.
Interestingly, the poll also highlighted challenges for President Joe Biden, particularly among younger voters. Exit polls from the previous election showed that Biden won 18-29-year-olds by a margin of 60 to 36 percent and those between 30 and 44 by 52 to 46 percent. However, the current survey indicates that Biden is struggling to maintain support among these demographic groups, which could impact the tight race between him and Trump.
Overall, the poll suggests that the political landscape is evolving, with both Trump and Biden facing challenges in retaining key voter demographics. The director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion noted that younger voters are particularly dissatisfied with the current candidates, leaving their voting preferences uncertain as the election approaches.