For many political pundits, Labor Day marks the start of the General Election season. I think that is absurd, but yanno - it's the beltway press. Most especially, the conservative press. This Race Isn't Over: Media Cites The Polls, But Election 2016 Begins On Labor Day - FOX Nation. History is not on their side:
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If history is any precedent, though, it might be tough for him: no candidate in recent history has faced the kind of polling deficit Trump has at this point in the race and gone on to win the election in November.
Presidential campaign history: Where did the polls stand in August? - CBS. So, the question becomes, Could Trump turn the tide post-Labor Day? The Greatest Presidential Comebacks Could Donald Trump be one of the lucky ones? - Politico.

The betting markets say no: USA Presidential Election: 2016 Odds; History says no; most pundits say no; There Is No Horse Race - Slate. What say you?


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