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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Rodham Clinton Leads McCain in 2008 Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton leads Republican John McCain in the United States, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 48 per cent of respondents would support the New York senator in this year’s election, while 43 per cent would vote for the Arizona senator.
In a separate match-up, McCain is tied with Illinois senator Barack Obama.
On May 1, Rodham Clinton discussed her party’s internal race, saying, "I think this has been good for the Democratic Party. (...) People can decide however they want to decide. That’s up to them. But anyone who believes this is bad for the party I just think is not paying attention, because the level of enthusiasm to be part of this process is, from my perspective, helping us build a stronger and deeper Democratic base."
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 presidential election is scheduled for Nov. 4.
Polling Data
If the 2008 presidential election were being held today and the candidates were (...) and (...), would you vote for (...) or (...)?
McCain v. Rodham Clinton
|
Apr. 29 |
Apr. 2 |
Mar. 18 |
|
|
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) |
48% |
48% |
46% |
|
John McCain (R) |
43% |
43% |
44% |
|
Other |
9% |
9% |
10% |
McCain v. Obama
|
Apr. 29 |
Apr. 2 |
Mar. 18 |
|
|
Barack Obama (D) |
45% |
47% |
48% |
|
John McCain (R) |
45% |
42% |
43% |
|
Other / Unsure |
10% |
11% |
9% |
Source: CBS News / New York Times
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,065 American adults, conducted from Apr. 25 to Apr. 29, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.