It's usually considered a catastrophically bad thing, as I understand it.

Hillary is a known quantity. People are just getting to know Bernie. As people get to know Bernie's positions, they find they agree with him. If Bernie can define himself without Hillary World sliming him too much, he will win this thing. I just hope there is enough time. Hillary has only one way to go..down.

Bernie was handicapped by the media "Inevitability of Hillary" coverage. Her connections with big media.
But the PEOPLE started showing the nation what democracy looks like. And the media finally had to catch up.
If they had started on a level field, Bernie would be 'way ahead by now.

At that point he will be up 2-1 with Hillary's 1 win being by 0.25%.

Of course he has to make a reasonable showing in South Carolina, but if he can get to single digits that should do it. He did win New Hampshire by ~22%. Losing SC by ~9% won't be that bad.




I think we have time. Remember, that chart averages in older polls.