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Despite a debate performance last week that some analysts described as lackluster, Donald J. Trump is holding on to his lead in the field of Republican presidential candidates, according to two polls released on Thursday.

The polls get most of the attention, but they’re not the most important part of the early stages of a presidential campaign. The better guide to who’s really winning is known as the “invisible primary,” in which candidates compete for support from their fellow politicians, from party leaders and from donors.

On the strength of his personal appeal and his overall stand on the issues, Bernie Sanders has opened up big lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, while likely Democratic primary voters are split on whether Joe Biden should jump into the race.

Carly Fiorina tops Hillary Clinton in head-to-head matchup: poll

Carly Fiorina tops Hillary Rodham Clinton in a head-to-head general election matchup, according to the latest Quinnipiac University Poll released Thursday morning that also found the former Hewlett-Packard CEO easily outperformed GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump in last week’s debate.

Fox News Poll: Outsiders rule 2016 GOP field, support for Biden nearly doubles

Most Republicans feel betrayed by their party — and show their displeasure by supporting outsiders over establishment candidates in the GOP presidential race.

Real-estate mogul Donald Trump and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson are the favorites in the Republican race in the latest Fox News national poll on the 2016 election.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump still lead the presidential nomination races for their respective parties, but Vice President Biden and Ben Carson would prove better candidates in 2016’s general election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll.

Marco Rubio has overtaken Jeb Bush among Florida Republicans, as he benefits from positive reviews of his performance in the most recent presidential debate.