Obama closes to within 5% of Clinton; Edwards falls, Richardson rises.

[Clarkie1]

For all of you political junkies...aren't any of those around here, are there? ;-).

March 19, 2007
The race for the Democratic Presidential nomination is getting a bit tighter. Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) has closed to within five points of the frontrunner—Senator Hillary Clinton. A week ago, Clinton held a 12-point lead.

The former First Lady now attracts 35% of the vote down slightly from 38% last week. Obama gained four points and now is the top choice for 30% of Likely Voters. That’s the highest level of support for Obama in any Rasmussen Reports survey since the Election 2008 season began.

Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) lost four points but remains in third place with 11% support. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (D) is up to the 5% level of support, his highest total so far. Delaware Senator Joe Biden (D) earns support from 3% of those likely to vote in a Democratic Primary.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/Political%20Tracking/Democratic%20Primaries/DemocraticPresidentialPrimary.htm

[mike_c]

1. and what about Kucinich...?

A poll that doesn't include DK isn't worth piss, IMO.

[Ninja Jordan]

30. You sure about that?

[muntrv]

2. Richardson has the most experience of all the above.

[Clarkie1]

4. That is correct. Good to see him moving up. nt

[job777]

31. most electable nationally

the only one who would be able to win in a General.

[Connie_Corleone]

3. I don't want him to peak too soon.

I would rather he stayed in second place behind Hillary for awhile longer. There's still a lot of time before the first primary.

[jefferson_dem]

11. Not peaking. It's an ever-growing Obama-bandwagon.

:patriot: :bounce: :patriot:

[Hailtothechimp]

5. But Obama and the others will NEVER get to be the "frontrunner"

The Chris Matthews types want Hillary and McCain, and it will take lightning bolts to get them to talk up anybody else.

Look at the Republicans. McCain is in free fall, and yet the media is all agog at the "Straight talk express" (yawn). Hillary will get the same treatment.

Polls are insignificant in this regard.

[Clarkie1]

7. McCain does not have a chance at being POTUS; he's too old and too handicaped by his bf Shrub. t

[win_in_06]

24. Too old? I think Reagan proved age is not a real factor.

[Pirate Smile]

21. Tweety is on the Rudy bandwagon now. He hopped off McCain's a few months ago.

[Fridays Child]

6. Keeping my eye on Richardson. eom

[MaineDem]

34. Yup, me too. n/t

[papau]

8. Obama may take the lead at some point- but the inaccurate Rasmussen Reports will be the last to know

n/t

[Clarkie1]

9. Rasmusssen was the most accurate polling organization last time around. nt

[papau]

29. That is what Rasmussen does say - and their very last poll was close. n/t

n/t

[flaminbats]

10. wow..Hillary might be worried

when the margin of error is considered, Hillary and Edwards haven't lost or gained support. But Obama has nearly wiped out Hillary's lead by winning over swing voters.

[Clarkie1]

12. I think Obama is the real deal.

He's not a career politician, he has a global perspective and background, and expertise in constitutional and civil rights law.

That's a good combination that makes him the best choice out of the current top three media favorites, but it's a long way to go.

Edit: I would like to see Richardson continue to gain more momentum and support. He's a strong candidate and ought to be polling much higher.

[mtnsnake]

15. What do you mean "think". Obama is the real deal period.

I suspected it from the first time I heard him speak. Then I knew it after he followed up by having a strong voting record in the Senate that's as progressive as Hillary's and more progressive than most other Democratic senators.

I've said all along that when the dust settles, it'll be him against the repuke in the general election, and he'll end up creaming anything they throw at us. Even if I'm wrong...and I doubt if I will be...and Hillary gets the nod, she'll paste whatever repuke they throw at us, too.

Get ready for President Obama. You can take that to the bank. :smoke:

[Clarkie1]

16. I enjoyed reading his second book, I'm just starting on his first. nt

[mtnsnake]

18. Got his first one for a gift. Haven't read it yet but looking forward to it. nt

[Learn2Swim]

37. I did the same thing...

started with Audacity of Hope, and then picked up Dreams from My Father. :thumbsup: I think you'll really enjoy it. Its every bit as good as the second.

[caledesi]

26. I can't wait to make my deposit. LOL! Obama has insight and

can analyze a situation accurately (e.g. knew the Iraq War was a mistake and didn't vote for Gonzales bec he knew he would not make a good AG). Right on the money...pun intended.

Our next prez will be Obama.

[JohnWxy]

13. not surprised at Edward's fall. Networks don't consider him interesting enough.

I think the guy is loaded with integrity. But that doesn't make for good "he said - she said" programming. No melodrama.

[Clarkie1]

14. It couldn't possibly be that voters don't consider him interesting enough. nt

[draft_mario_cuomo]

17. Edwards is policy and idea driven

The media are not interested in discussing issues.

[caledesi]

28. Really? Well, he is easy on the eye, honest, has intregrity too.

'voters don't care about issues' ....now where did I see that article? On another site, yeah that's it....another site that most DUers do not go to.

[draft_mario_cuomo]

32. Media=voters?

Don't distort my words please...

[bigdarryl]

19. don't worry Edwards will clime back up after the first debate. he's good at debating

[caledesi]

27. I like Edwards too. He is smart and not your typical pol. We

have so many great people. Hell, I like Richardson and Clark, but I am now a die-hard Obama fan.

[Czolgosz]

20. FYI - No candidate moved more than the +/-4 margin of error in this meaningless national poll

[thekuch]

22. Dennis Kucinich: Is It Time For Impeachment? (video)

Dennis Kucinich: Is It Time For Impeachment? (video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_ckfdlrja8



The Kuch

[bdamomma]

35. welcome to DU thekuch

yea, Dennis is good, he has the peoples' interests at heart, and speaks the truth, but the big guys play him down.

[BenDavid]

23. And Rasmussen is right leaning, and

contributes to fox news and I bet ya, that he will have the first poll ever to show that obama is ahead of clinton....I doubt that will happen but when you know who helps put butter on your table you kinda fudge every now and then, or it's known as "kiss ass"....

[AtomicKitten]

25. Does one-source data exist that factors in all the current polls?

I think something like that would probably give a better snapshot of opinion.

[bdamomma]

33. boy if Al Gore came in, this lead of Obama would totally disappear

I have nothing against Obama. But Gore coming in that would be very interesting.

[DemDogs]

36. Who cares? National polls are useless

What is happening in the early primary states? (I wouldn't expect Clarkie1 to post that.)

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