There will be plenty of time, likely seven months’ worth, to predict the electoral consequences of each major party nominating a historically unpopular candidate for president. But as a starting point, it’s worth noting the relative standings of Hillary Clinton (unliked), Donald Trump (unpalatable) and Ted Cruz (uncertain, but unloved so far).
In an Associated Press poll released this week, the three candidates most likely to appear on a general election ballot are all underwater with the public. That goes for their favorability:
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