In the unlikely event that three New York politicians are on the Presidential ballot in 2008, their home state will stay true to its partisan roots. A Rasmussen Reports survey finds that Senator Hillary Clinton (D) would receive 50% of the vote and win the state’s Electoral Votes in a landslide. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) attracts support from 29%. His successor, Michael Bloomberg (I) is the choice for 15% while 6% are not sure.

In New Jersey and Connecticut, Clinton and Giuliani are locked in a tight race with Bloomberg as the third party option.

In New York, Bloomberg is more competitive with Republican contenders in other match-ups. With John Edwards as the Democratic nominee and Mitt Romney as the Republican, Bloomberg places second. It’s Edwards (D) 43% Bloomberg (I) 24% and Romney (R) 20%.

Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) would earn 47% of the vote when matched against former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R). Thompson gets 21% support and Bloomberg is right on his heels at 19%.

Forty-one percent (41%) of New York voters believe that it’s possible for Bloomberg to be elected President as an Independent in 2008. Just 35% say it’s not possible while 24% are not sure. Republicans and Democrats are fairly evenly divided on the question. Forty-nine percent (49%) of those not affiliated with the major parties believe a Bloomberg victory is possible. Just 21% of Unaffiliateds disagree.

Forty-five percent (45%) of New York voters want to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq immediately. Another 18% want a firm timetable for withdrawal. Just 23% believe troops should stay until the mission is accomplished. National surveys show that most Americans believe history will judge the U.S. mission in Iraq as a failure.

Rasmussen Reports regularly tracks public attitudes towards Congress, the War on Terror, and other topics. Rasmussen Reports also continuously updates favorability ratings and general election match-ups for all Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates along with ratings for Members of Congress, Other Political Figures, and Journalists. The President’s Job Approval ratings are updated daily.

Rasmussen Reports conducts ongoing surveys measuring the attitudes of Americans on the news of the day. Recent surveys have asked about immigration, the Pope’s comments on pro-choice politicians, the DC Madam, gun control, and the Supreme Court decision on partial-birth abortion. The latest updates can be found on the Rasmussen Reports home page.

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