(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Voting intention surveys conducted in the Empire State place John McCain as the clear leader in today’s United States presidential primary.

In the seven polls of Republican Party voters, the Arizona senator is in first place with the support of at least 49 per cent of respondents. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney stands below the 31 per cent mark, while support is lower for former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and Texas congressman Ron Paul.

Among Democratic Party voters, New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton garners the backing of a majority of respondents in five surveys, way ahead of Illinois senator Barack Obama.

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 - New York Primary

Republican Party

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

New York

(7) SurveyUSA (356 likely Republican primary voters, Feb. 2-3, 2008, 5.3 MofE)
(6) Zogby International (833 likely Republican primary voters, Feb. 1-3, 2008, 3.4 MofE)
(5) Zogby International (974 likely Republican primary voters, Jan. 31-Feb.2, 2008, 354 MofE)
(4) Quinnipiac University Polling Institute (370 likely Republican primary voters, Jan. 30-Feb.1, 2008, 5.1 MofE)
(3) Rasmussen Reports (524 likely Republican primary voters, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2008, 4.0 MofE)
(2) Marist College (390 likely Republican primary voters, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2008, 5.0 MofE)
(1) Survey USA (462 likely Republican primary voters, Jan. 30-31, 2008, 4.6 MofE)

Democratic Party

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

New York

(5) SurveyUSA (774 likely Democratic primary voters, Feb. 2-3, 2008, 3.6 MofE)
(4) Quinnipiac University Polling Institute (517 likely Democratic primary voters, Jan. 30-Feb.1, 2008, 4.3 MofE)
(3) Rasmussen Reports (799 likely Democratic primary voters, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2008, 4.0 MofE)
(2) Marist College (660 likely Democratic primary voters, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2008, 4.0 MofE)
(1) Survey USA (462 likely Democratic primary voters, Jan. 30-31, 2008, 4.6 MofE)

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