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 Polls Put McCain on TopPosted on Jan 13, 2008
Two new polls, one from The New York Times and CBS News and the other by The Washington Post and ABC News, show John McCain at the head of the Republican race nationally. The same polls also show Barack Obama closing the gap with rival Hillary Clinton, who still maintains a lead, though by a much smaller margin than previously. Washington Post: The big gains by McCain (Ariz.), which come after his victory in the New Hampshire primary, mark the first time he has topped the Republican field in a Post-ABC News national survey. His rise mirrors a dramatic tumble for former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who led most national polls throughout 2007. Giuliani, who finished well back in both Iowa and New Hampshire, ranks fourth in the new poll at 15 percent. McCain, meanwhile, has more than double the support he had a month ago and now stands at 28 percent among likely GOP voters. Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, who scored a big victory in the Iowa caucuses, and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, the runner-up in both early contests, sit just above Giuliani, at 20 and 19 percent, respectively. New York Times: On the Democratic side, Senator Barack Obama’s victory in Iowa has improved his standing within the party on a critical measure: his electability. The percentage of Democrats who say he would be the strongest candidate against the Republicans has more than doubled in a month, to 35 percent from 14 percent in December. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who won her party’s primary in New Hampshire, still has an edge on electability, a substantial advantage on experience—the central selling point of her campaign—and leads among Democrats nationally. But Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama are now viewed by Democrats as almost equally qualified on a variety of measures, including the ability to serve as commander in chief. Advertisement Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment |
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By PatrickHenry, January 14, 2008 at 6:31 pm #
Whose private polls is McCain ahead in?
“Polls” are just another tentacle of the controlled press, they are often manipulated leaving out relevant questions and adding trick questions so any answer is for whatever direction the “poll” is trying to get to.
Report thisBy Chabuka, January 14, 2008 at 4:11 pm #
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The ignorance of some in this country absolutely astounds me…John McCain..(the Keating Five) “lets borrow even more money from China (not like we aren’t in economical dire straights right, now) and bomb Iran..maybe even Pakistan…maybe the whole middle east..that surely will piss off Russia and China enough to start a third world (nuclear) war”, John McCain..?... people are falling for this spiel..? Unflippingbelievable..!!!
Report thisBy Frostedflakes, January 14, 2008 at 2:11 pm #
The GOP is in disarray. McCain is not a favorite among core “repugs” so if he is the best they can offer what does that say? McCain is so delusional that even within his own party he isn’t considered stable. It’s pretty sad when the same guy who sang “bomb, bomb, Iran…” is considered to be a frontrunner for anything other than retirement.
Report thisBy ocjim, January 14, 2008 at 1:04 pm #
Now that’s consistent!!
Mr. “100 years in Iraq” supported by voters who are 75% for leaving Iraq. And add to that his likely opponent, Hillary, who has been equivocating on the war to appeal to testosterone-driven voters.
Wonderful.
Report thisBy kath cantarella, January 14, 2008 at 7:55 am #
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and has said he would’ve invaded Iraq regardless of WMDs.
If you have people you care about of draft age, please don’t let this person into the White House.
Hilary can beat this person. I’m not sure that Obama can.
For the sake of all of the rest of us in the world, please don’t let this idiot take the reins.
Report thisBy weather, January 14, 2008 at 7:54 am #
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Soliders coming home from a Criminal/Deceitful War that has taken up space in their young minds, now commit crimes here - and a Vietnam vet pushing to perpetuate this clinical insanity for 100 more years. All w/the full backing of a MSM monster that once uncovered deceit now fondles it.
Rod Serling himself is spinning in his grave
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