'Why Donald is afraid to tweet about him': The Internet goes wild with news that even #YangBeatsTrump in latest polls

On Tuesday, a new poll of New Hampshire released by Emerson College shone a spotlight on an unlikely Democratic candidate: Andrew Yang, an investor and former adviser to President Barack Obama, led President Donald Trump by 8 points.

The development took off on social media, where Yang's proposal of universal basic income has gained him a cult following. Commenters tweeted #YangBeatsTrump, both celebrating their candidate and mocking Trump: