Clinton has improved her standing among Democrats since May (91% support her now compared to 78% in May), and Trump’s support among Republicans has declined slightly from 80 percent in May to 78 percent in August. Clinton holds strong leads among both political Independents (43%-25%) and self-described moderates (57%-22%). …

Clinton’s favorable ratings, though not good, have improved from May (39% favorable; 45% unfavorable compared to 35% and 50% in May), while Trump’s numbers are very poor and marginally worse than in May (23% favorable; 63% unfavorable down from 23% and 56%). . . . Clinton was also seen as a having a temperament that is fitting for president (72%) compared to 28 percent for Trump. A majority of respondents said she at least somewhat understands the problems of people like them (56%), while just over one-third (36%) said the same about Trump.