Hillary Clinton outpacing GOP rivals in early look at 2016

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is outpacing her would-be Republican rivals in an early look at 2016 head-to-head presidential match-ups, as well as on favorability and key qualities voters are looking for in their presidential candidates.

Fifty-two percent of adults view Mrs. Clinton favorably in a new Bloomberg Politics poll, compared to 42 percent who view her unfavorably.

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., a possible Democratic rival for Mrs. Clinton if she runs, is at a slightly positive 45 percent/43 percent favorable/unfavorable split.

Thirty-two percent have a favorable view of GOPSen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, compared to 29 percent who have an unfavorable view.

New Jersey Gov.