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Obama Now Seen as Most Electable Candidate in Either Party
Monday, January 07, 2008
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Sixty-six percent (66%) of Americans believe that Barack Obama is at least somewhat likely to win the White House if he is nominated by the Democratic Party. A Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 55% believe that Clinton has a chance to win if nominated. Both Democrats score higher than leading Republican candidates. Forty-eight percent (48%) say that John McCain would be at least somewhat likely to win if nominated. Forty-six percent (46%) say the same about Mike Huckabee and 37% believe Rudy Giuliani would have a chance. Among Democratic voters, 77% believe that Obama would be electable and 76% believe the same about Clinton. However, there is a huge difference between the two among Republican and unaffiliated voters. Fifty-five percent (55%) of Republicans believe Obama would have a chance to win while just 28% say the same about Clinton. Among unaffiliated voters, 66% believe Obama could win while 57% believe Clinton could do so. Among Republican voters, 68% believe that McCain would be at least somewhat likely to win in November if he is nominated. Sixty-four percent (64%) say the same about Huckabee and 57% believe Giuliani would have a chance. These numbers reflect a significant change from earlier in the year when Giuliani was consistently seen as the most electable candidate. Crosstabs available for Premium Members only. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. The Rasmussen Reports Election Edge™ Premium Service offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage available anywhere. Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.
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