more now from julianna goldman. >> reporter: democratic front-runner, hillary clinton beats bernie sanders nationally by 24 points. with vice president joe biden in the mix her lead shrinks slightly, clinton with 46% follow by sanders with 27% and biden third at 16%. the vice president is expected to decide whether to launch a white house bid in the coming days. and he spent the long weekend in delaware with his family. >> mr. vice president, everyone wants to know -- >> the poll shows democrats believe clinton has the best chance of winning the general election next year. but they also give her and biden similar marks on leadership. and across the country, 61% of voters say biden is honest and trust worthy. compared to 35% for clinton. putting her in the same territory as donald trump. the republican presidential front-runner lead with 27% followed by ben carson with 21%, the rest of the field is in single digits. >> you love polls. you are at the head. >> i don't love them. i only look them. 84% of republicans say trump has strong leadership qualities and of all candidates or potential c