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Strategists: Trump gains ground unifying GOP

In this photo taken May 7,  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Spokane. Donald Trump faces a struggle proving himself to white, suburban women, who could be crucial in the November general election. (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)
In this photo taken May 7, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Spokane. Donald Trump faces a struggle proving himself to white, suburban women, who could be crucial in the November general election. (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

Not too long ago, the polls indicated that if the general election came down to a choice between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Clinton would win in a landslide. Then Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination, large numbers of Republicans who had opposed him offered their (often grudging) support, and the polls show that he has eliminated the gap. Some polls, in fact, are now showing Trump winning the not-entirely-hypothetical matchup—and the trend is certainly in his favor./Bruce Abramson and Jeff Ballabon, MSNBC. More here.



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