Boston.com

McCain, Clinton stand out in poll
November 5, 2006

CONCORD, N.H. --Senators Hillary Clinton and John McCain stand out in a New Hampshire poll on possible 2008 presidential candidates.

The poll -- conducted by Research 2000 for the Concord Monitor -- found that 31 percent of 600 likely voters named Clinton from potential Democratic candidates and 26 percent name McCain from possible Republican candidates.

Former Democratic Sen. John Edwards was second to Clinton with 19 percent followed by the 2000 Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore at 12 percent.

Among possible Republican candidates, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was second to McCain with 18 percent. Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney got 12 percent.

The poll was conducted November first and second. The margin of error is plus or minus four percentage points.

Well atleast some thought of AL. Third isn't all that great, but just think if he announces he's running, goodbye Hillary, goodbye Edwards.

Actually, it surprises me that Edwards comes out so strong in so many polls.

Actually, EM, Edwards is still on somewhat of a honeymoon with voters because he was the one non-polarizing figure to escape from 2004. He took few controversial stands on the issues and was almost a DLC-lite candidate. He has since focused on poverty which is still seen as a liberal issue, but I suspect many Americans are not aware of that work and just remember him from 2004.

The ONLY thing I remember of Edwards is his stand on poverty. The two Americas thing, which got real old real fast. I thought Edwards was very one-dimensional because of his narrow focus. And he's not up to snuff to run this country during these difficult and dangerous times. I really hope Edwards doesn't gain in popularity. We deserve better, and we can do better.

Gee, can't imagine who I'm referring to. :lol:

I agree. I think there are a couple of currently lower tier potential candidates who are more prepared to assume the office than Edwards. It's kind of like the difference between actors and movie stars. Americans are suckers for a good movie star and under appreciate the good actor. Will we pick Martin Sheen or Arnold Schwartzenegger?