Even though Donald Trump has been leading the Republican field since he launched his campaign two months ago, naysayers are always quick to point out that, in most polls, he’s been getting demolished by Hillary Clinton in general election match-ups. But things may be changing on that front.



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The latest CNN/ORC poll indicates that Trump is now competitive in the general election. The poll shows Trump is only 6 points behind Clinton — a dramatic difference from last month’s poll when Trump trailed Clinton by 16 points. The gap was narrowed by the expected groups — Republicans and Republican-leaning Independents (up from 67% support in July to 79% in August), males (up from 46% to 53%) and whites (up 50% to 55%).

Trump isn’t the only one closing the gap on Hillary. Within her own party, it’s Bernie Sanders on the rise. In the July poll, 56% of Democrats and Democrat-leaning Independents choose Clinton, with Sanders receiving just 19%. In the August poll, those numbers are 47% and 29%, respectively. Look in your rear view mirror, Hillary!

You can check out the entire CNN/ORC poll here to see more of the results.

Click through the gallery below to see where many of the Republican presidential candidates stand on the issues that Americans care about.

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Donald Trump





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Ben Carson





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Ted Cruz





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Marco Rubio





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Scott Walker





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Jeb Bush





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Rand Paul





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Mike Huckabee





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