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Rodham Clinton Leads Four GOP Rivals in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is the most popular 2008 presidential candidate for voters in the United States, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. At least 50 per cent of respondents would back the New York senator in head-to-head contests against four prospective Republican rivals.
Rodham Clinton holds a four-point edge over former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, a nine-point lead over Arizona senator John McCain, a 16-point advantage over actor and former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson, and an 18-point lead over former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney.
On Nov. 5, Rodham Clinton discussed her views on global warming, saying, "For this generation, climate change is our space race. (...) The climate crisis is also one of the greatest economic opportunities in the history of our country. It will unleash a wave of innovation, create millions of new jobs, enhance our security and lead the world to a revolution in how we produce and use energy."
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
If the 2008 presidential election were being held today and the candidates were (the Republican) and (the Democrat), for whom would you vote?
Giuliani v. Rodham Clinton
|
Nov. 2007 |
Sept. 2007 |
Jan. 2007 |
|
|
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) |
50% |
51% |
49% |
|
Rudy Giuliani (R) |
46% |
43% |
47% |
McCain v. Rodham Clinton
|
Nov. 2007 |
|
|
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) |
52% |
|
John McCain (R) |
43% |
Thompson v. Rodham Clinton
|
Nov. 2007 |
|
|
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) |
56% |
|
Fred Thompson (R) |
40% |
Romney v. Rodham Clinton
|
Nov. 2007 |
|
|
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) |
57% |
|
Mitt Romney (R) |
39% |
Source: TNS / Washington Post / ABC News
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,131 American adults, conducted from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.