The Conservative Cave

Current Events => Archives => Politics => Election 2008 => Topic started by: franksolich on March 20, 2008, 02:42:23 PM

Title: McCain double-digit leading
Post by: franksolich on March 20, 2008, 02:42:23 PM
Thursday, March 20, 2008

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows John McCain’s lead growing against both potential Democratic opponents. McCain currently leads Barack Obama 49% to 42% and Hillary Clinton 51% to 41% margin (see recent daily results). African-American support for Clinton has collapsed, falling to 55% in the general election match-up. Obama, on the other hand, earns solid support from African-American voters but attracts only 36% of white voters in a match-up with McCain.

Over the past month, McCain has gained ground in Ohio, Michigan, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. Both Democrats continue to lead in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and California (see summary of recent state general election polling).

In the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, Obama now leads Clinton 46% to 43%. Before the story broke about his former Pastor, Obama led by eight. (see recent daily results). New polling data released today shows that Clinton leads handily in West Virginia’s Presidential Primary.

more at http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
----------

But don't anybody get too excited; the election's a long way away yet, and these things can be roller-coaster rides.

It all depends upon how well Karl Rove's October Surprise goes over.
Title: Re: McCain double-digit leading
Post by: Chris_ on March 20, 2008, 06:33:03 PM
Oh, I agree, Frank.  McCain needs to be cautious, and remain quiet while the Democrat candidates dig their own graves.   I like to be optimistic, but I can understand exercising some caution, especially in regards to Hillary.
Title: Re: McCain double-digit leading
Post by: Ptarmigan on March 21, 2008, 06:57:49 PM
Oh, I agree, Frank.  McCain needs to be cautious, and remain quiet while the Democrat candidates dig their own graves.   I like to be optimistic, but I can understand exercising some caution, especially in regards to Hillary.

The Democrat win in 2006 may have actually done more harm than good for them. Lots of infighting. Even if Obama or Clinton gets nominated, I expect a lot of infighting.