New CNN Iowa Poll: GOP wants someone who can win; Dems want someone with their values

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/politics/iowa-poll-full-results-cnn-orc/

I was reading the latest Iowa poll from CNN.

What interested me were the two questions "which candidate best represents the values of (insert political party)?" and "which candidate has the best chance at winning the general election?"

According to this poll, Trump leads with 37% with Cruz trailing behind with 26%. When asked who best reflects the values of the GOP, Cruz (29%) tops Trump (28%). Not significant, but it is up from 22% vs 25% last month. It should also be noted that while Trumps has led the last 4 CNN Iowa polls, he has only once been identified as the candidate who best represents GOP values. When asked who has the best shot at winning in November, 46% say Trump, nearly 10% more than those who would vote for him.


Bernie leads in Iowa with 54% to Hillary's 43%. 60% of Democrats think Hillary has a better chance than Bernie (38%) at winning in November. When asked who represents their values more, Bernie wins with 57% to Hillary's 38%.


So it seems like attacks on Trump for not being a conservative are irrelevant as voters accept that he isn't the most conservative. They care more about winning.

Meanwhile, Hillary is attacking Bernie for not being a viable candidate but Democrats do not care. They want someone who represents their values.