Poll: Voters believe Trump better than Clinton in economic policy

WASHINGTON, June 22 (UPI) -- A recent poll reveals U.S. voters believe Donald Trump is a better candidate to "handle the economy" than Hillary Clinton, although voters would pick the former secretary of state over the real estate mogul for president.

A CNN/ORC poll released Tuesday shows 51 percent of people surveyed said Trump has a better grasp on the economy, compared to 43 percent who said the same for Clinton. The poll has a margin of error of 3.5 percent.

But the same poll found 47 percent of voters would choose Clinton to ascend to the White House, compared to 42 percent who would vote for Trump. Six percent of those surveyed would vote for neither, while 4 percent would vote for others.

Clinton on Tuesday delivered a sharp takedown of several of Trump's economic proposals and his business record.

"It turns out, he's dangerous there, too. Just like he shouldn't have his finger on the button he shouldn't have his hands on our economy," Clinton said. "I don't say that because of typical disagreements. Liberals and conservatives say Trump's ideas would be disastrous. The chamber of commerce and labor unions. Mitt Romney and Elizabeth Warren. Trump would throw us back into recession."

Trump, who tweeted the Clinton's judgement "wrecked the economy," was expected to deliver a fuller rebuke Wednesday morning.

Bernie Sanders was the most liked person mentioned in the poll, earning 59 percent of favorable opinions. Bill Clinton was viewed favorably by 51 percent of people, Hillary Clinton was seen favorably by 41 percent and Trump was seen favorably by 38 percent. The Democratic and Republican parties had equal favorability ratings at 44 percent.

If Clinton won the presidency, the survey found 47 percent of people would feel hopeful, 46 percent would feel afraid, 39 percent would feel embarrassed, 35 percent would feel proud and 29 percent would feel excited.

If Trump won the presidency, the survey found 56 percent would feel afraid, 56 percent would feel embarrassed, 44 percent would feel hopeful, 27 percent would feel excited and 24 percent would feel proud.