The President is getting strong support from the left, right and center of his own party and has won over working class Independents who had big doubts about him as recently as a year ago. In stark contrast, Dole has not only failed to attract Independents, but he has been unable to rally key Republican segments. His support is weak among economically squeezed populist conservatives. He has also turned off moderate economic conservatives, with whom Bill Clinton has made inroads. Dole only gets overwhelming support from Republicans who are both economically and socially conservative.
More liberal groups are even more enthusiastic.
Nine out of ten voters among the liberal Seculars and among the disadvantaged Partisan Poor favor Clinton. A profile of left of center groups in this election follows. Clinton is not seen as weak on personal character. His record and presidential attributes impress this group. A key attraction for many is that Clinton sidetracked GOP Congressional efforts.