February 05, 2008

Abstract: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A voting intention survey conducted in the First State suggests John McCain will capture today’s United States presidential primary.

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A voting intention survey conducted in the First State suggests John McCain will capture today’s United States presidential primary.

In the poll by American Research Group, the Arizona senator is in first place with the support of 41 per cent of respondents, followed by former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney with 35 per cent, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee with seven per cent, and Texas congressman Ron Paul with five per cent.

Among Democratic Party voters, New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is in first place with 44 per cent, followed closely by Illinois senator Barack Obama with 42 per cent.

In all, 21 states will hold Republican primaries or caucuses today, choosing 41 per cent of all delegates. The Democratic primaries or caucuses will be held in 22 states, American Samoa and "Democrats Abroad", choosing 52 per cent of all pledged delegates.

Polling Data

U.S. Presidential Election 2008 - Delaware Primary

Republican Party

Contenders (in alphabetical order): Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney.

Delaware

	Huckabee	McCain	Paul	Romney
(1) American Research Group	7%	41%	5%	35%

(1) American Research Group (600 likely Republican primary voters, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2008, 4.0 MofE)

Democratic Party

Contenders (in alphabetical order): Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama

Delaware

	Clinton	Obama
(1) American Research Group	44%	42%

(1) American Research Group (600 likely Republican primary voters, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2008, 4.0 MofE)