Clinton opens up lead over Obama in new poll

[no name 1]

It's a national Rasmussen poll.

From the same site:

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is personally popular and has a solid core of support. But, it is easy to argue that America's Mayor can't win the nomination because his views on social and cultural issues step with a more conservative political party. In this view, there is a ceiling to Giuliani's potential support and he will not be embraced by a majority of Republican Primary Voters.

Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson is looking good as a non-candidate and has soared in early polling. But it is easy to envision Thompson tanking once he formally enters the race and is forced to endure the grind of debates and other routine challenges. Some Washington insiders expect Fred to fizzle and whisper questions about a lack of substance or fire in his belly. As with all such whispering campaigns, it is hard to separate legitimate expectations from the hopes of some insiders.

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney looks good on camera, on his resume, and in his bank account. But, he has failed to gain traction with GOP voters nationally. Even his advantage in New Hampshire polling is disconcertingly small for those who dream of Mitt in the White House. After all, he has a home field advantage in that state and is the only candidate so far to spend money advertising on television in that state. If he can't dominate the field under those circumstances, how will he gain enough support to win the nomination? Besides that, 31% of Republican Voters have an unfavorable opinion of him.

[GaryC 7]

Yeah but Gary - even if 50% would never vote for her, that leaves another 50%. And you can win the presidency on the narrowist of margin and without the popular vote. It also doesn't mean that the 50% who won't vote for her will vote for the Republican. If Guiliani is the candidate, I think a lot of reliable Republican voters will be looking for another horse to back in the race.

If you have a 50% handicap that is certainly a large hump to overcome. None of the rep candidates have that kind of a handicap.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

If you have a 50% handicap that is certainly a large hump to overcome.

GWB had a similar handicap and he overcame it. Twice.

[no name 1]

Half of America will never vote for Clinton. I will say that again. Half of America will never vote for Clinton. She cannot win with that kind of negative numbers.

Says GaryC?!? So.....? That crystal ball trick is getting really old.

4,072 soldiers' families likely won't vote Republican.

Or maybe the 61.6% of Americans who disapprove of the job the current Republican Prez is doing....

I can see you don't read what I post. Typical. Ok, here it is again.

Don't patronize me with your blind faith.

Your friend Newt agreed the left will win, thought you liked him? Believed him? Guess not anymore. How blindly you follow anything the right feeds you.

And the polls show us that the 61% that don't like Bush have the intelligence not to transpose that dislike to someone else that isn't Bush. Only dems do that.

So now you are admitting Republicans are dumb?

Do you think before you post? Reread what you just said on both of those comments and try to think about it.

My blind faith? It's a Rassmussen poll. Faith has nothing to do with it. It's a fact. 50% of Americans will not vote for Clinton. You can stay in denial if you wish.

And now you think it's republicans that are dumb because they don't move their dislike for Bush to someone else? That doesn't say much for dems. You need to think a little girl.

Gary, I enjoy debate. But I will ask you to STOP PATRONIZING ME.

If you have a 50% handicap that is certainly a large hump to overcome.

GWB had a similar handicap and he overcame it. Twice.

[GaryC 7]

It's a national Rasmussen poll.

From the same site:

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is personally popular and has a solid core of support. But, it is easy to argue that America's Mayor can't win the nomination because his views on social and cultural issues step with a more conservative political party. In this view, there is a ceiling to Giuliani's potential support and he will not be embraced by a majority of Republican Primary Voters.

Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson is looking good as a non-candidate and has soared in early polling. But it is easy to envision Thompson tanking once he formally enters the race and is forced to endure the grind of debates and other routine challenges. Some Washington insiders expect Fred to fizzle and whisper questions about a lack of substance or fire in his belly. As with all such whispering campaigns, it is hard to separate legitimate expectations from the hopes of some insiders.

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney looks good on camera, on his resume, and in his bank account. But, he has failed to gain traction with GOP voters nationally. Even his advantage in New Hampshire polling is disconcertingly small for those who dream of Mitt in the White House. After all, he has a home field advantage in that state and is the only candidate so far to spend money advertising on television in that state. If he can't dominate the field under those circumstances, how will he gain enough support to win the nomination? Besides that, 31% of Republican Voters have an unfavorable opinion of him.

Have fun in your little bubble Dev. We will see next year. I really hope Clinton gets the nomination. It will be a great day for the reps. Please continue to stump for her.

Gary, I enjoy debate. But I will ask you to STOP PATRONIZING ME.

Only if you stop patronizing me with your blind faith in Clinton. It works both ways.

[Sinergy 3]

how bout we all debate and not be meana$$'s in the process. that would be a big change

[no name 1]

It's a national Rasmussen poll.

From the same site:

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is personally popular and has a solid core of support. But, it is easy to argue that America's Mayor can't win the nomination because his views on social and cultural issues step with a more conservative political party. In this view, there is a ceiling to Giuliani's potential support and he will not be embraced by a majority of Republican Primary Voters.

Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson is looking good as a non-candidate and has soared in early polling. But it is easy to envision Thompson tanking once he formally enters the race and is forced to endure the grind of debates and other routine challenges. Some Washington insiders expect Fred to fizzle and whisper questions about a lack of substance or fire in his belly. As with all such whispering campaigns, it is hard to separate legitimate expectations from the hopes of some insiders.

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney looks good on camera, on his resume, and in his bank account. But, he has failed to gain traction with GOP voters nationally. Even his advantage in New Hampshire polling is disconcertingly small for those who dream of Mitt in the White House. After all, he has a home field advantage in that state and is the only candidate so far to spend money advertising on television in that state. If he can't dominate the field under those circumstances, how will he gain enough support to win the nomination? Besides that, 31% of Republican Voters have an unfavorable opinion of him.

Have fun in your little bubble Dev. We will see next year. I really hope Clinton gets the nomination. It will be a great day for the reps. Please continue to stump for her.

Oh, so now it's a bubble cuz pointed out Rep shortcomings?

Your crystal ball is calling you.....

[no name 1]

Best new smiley!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

If the Democrats nominate Shrillary, the Republican candidate (depending on who that might be) will actually stand a chance of getting my vote.

I guess I am maturing, eh?

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

4,072 soldiers' families likely won't vote Republican.

have you asked every one of those families prior to saying this?

If the Democrats nominate Shrillary, the Republican candidate (depending on who that might be) will actually stand a chance of getting my vote.

I guess I am maturing, eh?

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

If the Democrats nominate Shrillary, the Republican candidate (depending on who that might be) will actually stand a chance of getting my vote.

I guess I am maturing, eh?

YAY!!!!!!!!

[no name 1]

4,072 soldiers' families likely won't vote Republican.

have you asked every one of those families prior to saying this?

See that word likely in there?

Your Republican friend Gary speaks in absolutes tho:

Half of America will never vote for Clinton. I will say that again. Half of America will never vote for Clinton. She cannot win with that kind of negative numbers.

Here you go.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Easy Devilette, your confidence isnt showing. dont hit me please.

[no name 1]

If the Democrats nominate Shrillary, the Republican candidate (depending on who that might be) will actually stand a chance of getting my vote.

I guess I am maturing, eh?

Edited August 8, 2007 by devilette

[Ban Hammer 13,340]