LA Times: Kerry Leads Edwards Handily in California

[La_Serpiente]

Kerry Leads Edwards Handily in California

A week before California's Democratic presidential primary, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry leads North Carolina Sen. John Edwards by a lopsided 56% to 24% among the state's likely voters in the race, according to a new Los Angeles Times poll.

The survey also found that, while many Californians are still unaware of them, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's two budget measures on next Tuesday's ballot are winning a majority, thanks partly to his aggressive campaign for voter approval.

One of them, Proposition 57, which would authorize up to $15 billion in bonds to help balance the state budget, has the support of 51% of voters with 34% opposed — once the measure was explained to them. The other, Proposition 58, which would require the Legislature to pass a balanced budget, has a broader 58% to 23% lead.

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I found this to be encouraging

Beyond next week's election, the survey found California to be decidedly unfriendly territory for President Bush in November. Just over half of California voters disapprove of his job performance. In potential match-ups, Kerry and Edwards each finish well ahead of the Republican president -- in Kerry's case by a solid 13 points.

Indeed, the depth of opposition to Bush among Democrats, who dominate California elections, is a key factor fueling Kerry's strength in the primary, the poll found. Among likely Democratic primary voters, 56% say it was more important to choose a candidate who could drive Bush from office than one who agrees with them.

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Kerry Leads Edwards Handily in California

[MsDemeander]

1. NY, CA...it looks like a clean sweep for mister heroic electable

The thrill is gone. Bring it on. Let's roll or whatever Kerry the hero says to say from now on.

[AP]

2. Edwards was at 12 in a Cal poll three days ago. Now he's 24.

[jenk]

3. the gap is closing

Edwards was down 35+ to Kerry in Wisconsin with less than a week to go, here he's closing the gap and may have enough time to pass him.

go johnny go!

[SerpentX]

4. Difference is

Edwards campaigned in WI. Does he plan any stops out here? Last I heard was no.

[tmwat]

5. They'll all be in LA for the CNN/LA Times Debate on Thursday (n/t)

[dawn]

6. He'll also be in SoCal on Wed. and Friday morning.

I think he's going to Fresno, Sacramento on Wed. too.

[SerpentX]

7. Thanks for the info.

Wish they'd update his schedule. If he stops in the Modesto area (halfway between Sac and Fresno) I'd like to drop in and hear what he has to say.