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(When a 2012 tape leaked of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney dismissively saying that “47 percent” of Americans were “dependent on the government” and “believe they are victims,” I knew right away
Challenges ahead A poll conducted for Webb’s campaign at the beginning of August showed Trump leading Joe Biden 47 percent to 45 percent, within the margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.
The poll also showed Trump leading Democratic nominee Joe Biden by just 1 point, 48 percent to 47 percent. In 2016, Trump beat Hillary Clinton 53 percent to 40 percent in the district.
The outcome was hardly in doubt, since the Senate had agreed to advance Vought on a procedural vote of 47-44 just before the Independence Day recess.
Vought appears likely to win confirmation in the Senate, where Republicans have a 53-47 margin.
The survey also found that a stunning 47 percent of respondents “strongly disapproved” of his performance. In addition, Trump’s personal appeal remains weak.
On paper, the math for the 44-year-old Vought is easier than it was in 2018: There are now two more Republicans in the Senate, holding a 53-47 margin.