http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/16949Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Democrats 2008: Hillary 42%, Obama 21% August 23, 2007
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Hillary Rodham Clinton maintains a high level of support in the race for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the New York senator in a 2008 primary.
Illinois senator Barack Obama is second with 21 per cent, followed by former U.S. vice-president Al Gore with 15 per cent, and former North Carolina senator John Edwards with 11 per cent. Support is lower for New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, Delaware senator Joe Biden, Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich, and Connecticut senator Chris Dodd.
Polling Data
Next, I’m going to read a list of people who may be running in the Republican primary for president in the next election. After I read all the names, please tell me which of those candidates you would be most likely to support for the Democratic nomination for president in the year 2008, or if you would support someone else.
.............. Aug. 16............Aug. 5............July 15
Clinton...........42%.............42%.................34%
Obama.............21%.............19%.................25%
Gore............15%..............18%.................16% Edwards...........11%.............10%.................9%
Richardson........1%..............3%...................4%