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Clinton consolidates its leadership on Trump thanks to the support of women, according to surveys


The Democratic candidate for the White House, Hillary Clinton, is consolidating his lead over Republican challenger Donald Trump, thanks to the support of women, according to several polls published today.

Polls show that Trump is happening invoice the recent departure in light of disparaging comments about women made in 2005 and several allegations of sexual harassment.

According to a joint survey by the Wall Street Journal and NBC, Clinton currently has 11 points (48% vs. 37%) among likely voters, a clear rise about 6 points in mid-September.

The change, according to the New York daily, primarily due to growing support for Clinton by women and undecided voters who plan to vote or to a third party.

The survey, carried out between 10 and 13 October, took place after the second presidential debate, but before this week several women accuse Trump if any sexually harassed during the last decades.

Among respondents, 67% believe Clinton would be better as president when managing issues affecting women, while only 17% choose to Trump.

According to another survey released today by CBS, Clinton has a lead of 6 points in the battleground states between Democrats and Republicans, thanks mainly to increased support from women.

Their advantage among women in those states is now 15 points, compared to 5 a month ago, according to the survey, which shows that Trump has lost support among Republican.

70% of respondents in the survey finds that Trump does not respect women.

According to the average web surveys prepared by the Real Clear Politics, Clinton's lead nationally stands at 5.5 points.

With information from EFE

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