Edwards leads in new IA poll - leading with 30%,

[Breeze54]

Edwards leads in new IA poll

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/default.aspx

Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2007 5:41 PM by Mark Murray

Categories: Democrats, 2008

From NBC's Mark Murray

A new poll of likely Democratic Iowa caucus-goers -- sponsored by the nonpartisan
anti-global poverty ONE coalition -- shows Edwards leading with 30%, followed by
Clinton at 22%, Obama at 18%, and Richardson at 13%.

The survey, conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates (D) and McLaughlin &
Associates (R), has a margin of error of plus-minus 4.3 percentage points.

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Edwards: I'm the best to bring change

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/default.aspx

Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2007 5:22 PM by Domenico Montanaro
Categories: Democrats, 2008
From NBC's Andrew Merten

While visiting the Iowa state fair in Des Moines today, Edwards was asked by a reporter
whether or not he agreed with Karl Rove's assessment of Clinton as a "fatally flawed candidate."

Edwards dodged the question, a bit, saying, "I agree with almost nothing that Karl Rove says."

:rofl:


A reporter then asked if he agrees if Obama is the best candidate to bring the country together,
to which he replied, "I will be the best candidate to bring the changes this country needs."

After meeting with reporters, the former senator autographed everything from campaign signs
and newspapers to baseballs. He also followed in the steps of Clinton and indulged in some
state fair food, opting for chicken on a stick.

[Catchawave]

1. That's my guy, I'd choose chicken on a stick too :)

:hi:

[Breeze54]

2. Sounds good to me!

;)

Sounds like they were all having a good time.

[Duppers]

3. K & R

woot!

[Flabbergasted]

4. K &R go Edwards

[rwheeler31]

5. Great news

[LittleClarkie]

6. I may have to go with him

Don't like Hillary.

Obama's mentorship by Lieberman worries me.

And Richardson's loose lips and possible bigotry are also a problem.

Looking more and more like Edwards is my guy.

[bobbolink]

7. Here's to John and Elizabeth!

:toast:

Go get 'em! :applause:

[sellitman]

8. He is my second choice.

Waaaaaaaaaay after Kucinich.

I'd have no problem voting for him in the GE though.

Can't say that about Clinton or Obama.

[Breeze54]

10. I haven't totally decided yet but

the poll results are what interested me. ;)

[KaptBunnyPants]

9. A much better answer than Obama had.

No candidate will unite the country, it was wrong when Bush said it, and it's wrong for Obama as well. Conservatives are going to bitch and moan the whole time no matter how we govern. Hell, Clinton was practically a liberal Republican, and they rabidly attacked him from the very beginning of his Presidency. Don't tell me that you're going to unite me with a group of people who still believe in the divine right of Kings. Tell me that you are going to solve the problems facing the country, even over the objections of the aristocrat class.

[jsamuel]

11. I agree that was a much much better answer.

I bet Clinton liked it better too.

[OnionPatch]

12. Good answer

I like Edwards. The only time I don't is when he snips at other Democrats.

Is Iowa the first to vote again this time? I hope so and I hope the momentum in Iowa will help him swing ahead! Go Edwards!! :bounce:

[Perky]

13. Bubble Burst time...sorry

Taht a prtty big MOE and indivates a small sample size....plist It is at least interestin that the group sponsoring the poll would seem to be aligned with Edwards teriffice clarion call to do something about Poverty.


Yet having sad that Peter Hart is pretty well respected.


given the last polll has a three way tie....I find this result dubious and probably an outlier. We will see what the next poll says.

[Breeze54]

14. It was a poll by D's and R's.

The survey, conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates (D) and McLaughlin & Associates (R),
has a margin of error of plus-minus 4.3 percentage points.

[Perky]

15. Right and...????

Just ssaying that large an MOE means a small sample...


I would also question why an organization focused on poverty would be wasting what one can logically assume is charity dollars on a poll in Iowa five months out... Couldn't those dollars be better spent on I dunno....feeding a few hundred people?


Again I am not knocking the candidate I am just saying the poll is dubious and probably an outlier.

[jsamuel]

17. the only poll to show a three way tie is more likely the outlier

many polls have shown Edwards in the lead, only one showed a three way tie.

[Perky]

18. In fact, after reading the ONE website..... I am calling this one a Push Poll

Helll the numbers even include leaners.

Well intended I am sure but this is a pushpoll.

[jsamuel]

19. all polls right now include leaners only some 10% have made up their minds

[saltpoint]

16. Recommended.

[Gloria]

20. Please hang on, John!!!

[EVDebs]

21. Finally a progressive winning. The agenda marches on !

[Clark2008]

25. Where's the progressive?

Obviously, you haven't looked at Edwards' Senate record.

[EVDebs]

27. "The scourge of corporate America" See this DU post

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3455931

between Dennis and John the progressive agenda still stands a chance. Hillary will have Tata outsourcing jobs just as soon as she gets in; DK and JE will hit the ground running.

Besides, M$M already has annointed Hillary the nominee. GOP wants that matchup. I'd really prefer DK but I'm backing the progressive who's showing highest in the polls !

[fujiyama]

22. Good for him!

I lean slightly toward Obama, but I like Edwards and would be happy to see him get momentum out of this. idates.

[Breeze54]

23. "Edwards leads in latest Iowa poll" - another story about it...

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Edwards leads in latest Iowa poll

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/08/edwards_leads_i.html

Democrat John Edwards is banking on Iowa to boost his nomination hopes -- as it did four years ago
-- and a new poll out today gives him more hope that he might just be on the right track.

The former US senator from North Carolina led among likely Iowa caucus-goers surveyed with 30
percent, compared to 22 percent for Senator Hillary Clinton of New York, 18 percent for Senator
Barack Obama of Illinois, and 13 percent for New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.

Edwards parlayed a second-place finish in Iowa in 2004 to national prominence, and a place on
the ticket as John Kerry's running mate. This year, he is spending far more time and money in
Iowa, the first caucus state, than in New Hampshire, the first primary state.

The poll released today was conducted on Aug. 2 and 3 of 509 past Democratic caucus attendees
or those who say they are likely to attend the caucus. It has a margin of error of plus or minus
4.3 percentage points.

Peter D. Hart Research Associates, a respected Democratic polling firm, conducted the survey for
the ONE Campaign, a nonpartisan group that is pushing presidential candidates to address global poverty.

Among other poll findings, 98 percent said America's standing in the world has suffered in recent years,
and 91 percent said they were dissatisfied with the role the United States plays in the world.

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor at 06:35 PM

[deacon]

24. Edwards is the best choice.

[waiting for hope]

26. K&R!!!

John Edwards wants change - So do I.