Trump’s economic plan is seen as more beneficial than Clinton’s only for those at the upper end of the economic ladder: by two to one, Americans say his economic plan would be better for the wealthy and better for big business. Clinton’s plan is seen as better for the poor and for the middle class. As for Wall Street, the judgment isn’t clear. 38% think Trump’s plan is better for Wall Street, while 33% say Clinton’s is.
Trump’s other attacks on Clinton – that she is weak, and that she is corrupt – may be hurting the former Secretary of State, but Trump hasn’t gained on Clinton when it comes to either characterization. Half of the public say they would use the word “corrupt” to describe Clinton, but 48% would use that word to describe Trump. And six in ten say the word “tough” describes each of them.
And when it comes to honesty, neither one gets high scores.
