Poll: Hillary Clinton Acceptance Speech Scores Higher Than Trump's

So, now that both presidential candidates have accepted their nominations and addressed the country, whose message scored better with voters?

Well, according to polls by CNN immediately after each speech, it looks like the reaction to Democrat Hillary Clinton got a more positive reaction.

A CNN/ORC poll last night showed 71% of those who watched Clinton's speech felt "very positive" about her address.

CNN's poll after Republican Donald Trump's speech last week was 14 points lower - 57% "very positive."

On the other end of the spectrum, the negatives showed further downside for Trump. While only 12% viewed Clinton's speech in a "negative" light, Trump's negative score was double that - 24%.

Additionally, Clinton scored higher than Trump - 82% over 73% - when it came to which candidate's policies would move the country in the right direction.

Bernie Sanders Gets Major Speaking Spot At Democratic Convention

Bernie Sanders will speak on the first night of the Democratic National Convention which takes place later this month in Philadelphia.

Also slated to speak are First Lady Michelle Obama (Monday night), former President Bill Clinton (Tuesday night), President Obama (Wednesday night) and Vice-President Joe Biden (Wednesday night).

Progressive favorite Sen. Elizabeth Warren has reportedly been offered a prime speaking slot, but her name was not included in a press release announcing the speakers. That omission quickly prompted more rumors that she might be Hillary Clinton's VP pick.

Also leading the list of potential running mates are Sen. Tim Kaine and Housing Secretary Julian Castro.

The vice presidential nominee — as of yet unannounced — typically speaks on the third night of the convention as well.

That Time When Hillary Clinton Stopped The Democratic Convention To Nominate Barack Obama As Dem Nominee

At the 2008 National Democratic Convention, then Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York called for a stop in the roll call of states, asking that in the spirit of party unity the convention move directly to electing her former opponent Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee.

Classy move.

I hope to see similar class at this year's convention.