(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton trails two prospective Republican presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for Arizona senator John McCain in 2008, while 42 per cent would support the New York senator.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton trails two prospective Republican presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for Arizona senator John McCain in 2008, while 42 per cent would support the New York senator.
In a separate contest, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani holds a three-point edge over Rodham Clinton. In early May, the two contenders were tied with 45 per cent.
Yesterday, Democratic New Jersey senator Robert Menendez endorsed Rodham Clinton, claiming she “stands out for the richness of her experience, the depth of her intelligence and the strength of her ideals. (…) She is uniquely prepared and unquestionably ready to lead this country and inspire each of us to be our best.” Menendez will serve as a national co-chair in the former first lady’s campaign team.
In American elections, candidates require 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the White House. In November 2004, Republican George W. Bush earned a second term after securing 286 electoral votes from 31 states. Democratic nominee John Kerry received 252 electoral votes from 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Bush is ineligible for a third term in office. The next presidential election is scheduled for November 2008.
Polling Data
Possible match-ups – 2008 U.S. presidential election
McCain v. Rodham Clinton
May 31 | May 1 | Apr. 3 | |
John McCain (R) | 48% | 44% | 46% |
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 42% | 48% | 47% |
Giuliani v. Rodham Clinton
May 31 | May 1 | Apr. 3 | |
Rudy Giuliani (R) | 47% | 45% | 48% |
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 44% | 45% | 47% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 800 likely American voters, conducted on May 30 and May 31, 2007. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
