Convention bumps Trump ahead of Clinton — poll

A CNN survey shows Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump enjoying a significant post-convention bump, leading presumptive Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton 44 percent to 39% in a four-way race.

The news, which is Trump’s strongest showing in the survey since September according to CNN.com, comes as Democrats are set to kick off their confab under a cloud of bitter infighting.

Nick Mollberg plays Donald Trump and Auburn Rutledge plays Hillary Clinton during Comic-Con International 2016 in San Diego, California, July 22, 2016. (AFP /Bill Wechter)
Nick Mollberg plays Donald Trump and Auburn Rutledge plays Hillary Clinton during Comic-Con International 2016 in San Diego, California, July 22, 2016. (AFP /Bill Wechter)

The survey shows Trump scooped up a large number of undecided independent voters, with 46 percent saying they are likely to back him, compared to 31 percent pre-Cleveland.

Clinton, who had 34 percent ahead of the RNC, now only has the support of 28 percent, with another 15 percent saying they are likely to back Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson.

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