It depends which poll you look at. Look, time will tell. The recent negative press on Dean has got you thinking Clark. That's fine. I am sure Clark benefits from no one paying attention to him, because once they do, watch his numbers tank--again.
The recent negative press has very little to do with it. I am looking at the momentum of the candidates as well as name recognition. Clark got in this race late, comparitively speaking, and his name recognition is shooting through the roof.
Moreover, internal Dem support for Clark is very high. The screaming banshees of the left are supporting Clark, not Dean. The tide has already started to turn. Now, WITH the media's help, Dean will be taken down. Clark is the guy. The media is paying attention to him already and offering nothing but softballs, a la Meet the Press yesterday.