For 2008, Hillary Trails Both Giuliani and McCain (Rasmussen Poll)

Angus Reid ^ | 9/6/05

[areafiftyone]

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani holds an early advantage in the 2008 United States presidential race, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 42 per cent of respondents would support the Republican in a head-to-head contest against Democratic New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

In 2000, Giuliani withdrew from a campaign to the U.S. Senate—where he would have faced Rodham Clinton—after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Giuliani garnered national and international attention in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

In a contest pitting Arizona senator John McCain against Rodham Clinton, the Republican holds a two-point edge over the Democrat. In 2000, McCain won seven GOP presidential primaries in the U.S., but retired from the race after eventual nominee George W. Bush became the frontrunner.

Bush is ineligible for a third term in office. The next presidential election is scheduled for November 2008.

Polling Data

Who would you vote for in the 2008 U.S. presidential election?

Rudy Giuliani (R) 42% - 39% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
John McCain (R) 40% - 38% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)

Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,000 American adults, conducted on Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, 2005. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

HERE IS THE RASMUSSEN POLL:

Election 2008: Giuliani 42% Clinton 39%

September 2, 2005--In hypothetical match-ups for the 2008 Presidential Election, Republicans Rudy Giuliani and John McCain both are essentially even with Democrat Hillary Clinton.

A Rasmussen Reports survey finds Giuliani leading Clinton 42% to 39% and McCain ahead of the Democrat 40% to 38%. An earlier survey found Clinton leading Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

The survey highlights a major difficulty facing McCain as he seeks the GOP nomination--he's not very popular in his own party. Just 48% of Republicans have a favorable opinion of McCain while 27% have an unfavorable view.

By way of comparison, among Republicans, Giuliani is viewed favorably by a 63% to 17% margin.

Still, in an indication that Senator Clinton is the defining candidate for this poll, 72% of Republicans say that they would vote for McCain. Seventy-three percent (73%) say they would vote for Giuliani.

Overall, among all Americans, McCain is viewed favorably by by 37% and unfavorably by 31%. For Giuliani, the numbers are 45% favorable and 27% unfavorable.

Hillary Clinton is viewed favorably by 42% and unfavorably by 43%. The Hillary Meter has measured the New York Senator's efforts to move to the political center this year. Currently, 28% of Americans say they would definitely vote for her and 39% would definitely vote against.

Both Republicans lead Clinton among men and trail by a slightly smaller margin among women.

[Conservative til I die]

Vote third party So you're going to allow the Democrats to win anyway?

How come the onus is on me to support whatever rotten candidates the GOP puts out there? How about the GOP nominating a good conservative candidate? That's *their* job. Because if you think I'm the only one who's either going to sit home or vote third party if the Stupid Party nominates a NY liberal abortion-lover like Giuliani, you're sorely and sadly mistaken. McCain, though I despise him utterly, I might, *might* consider voting for beacause I think he's pro-life.

[Hattie]

After the events of this last week, Rudy will be seen as the person for the job IMO.

[Hattie]

I think he would adapt from governing a liberal city to governing a conservative country. I cannot see him treating the USA as NYC.

And the people are generally uneasy with the war, disastors, possible AQ attacks etc. At that time they compromise and vote for leadership rather than issues.

[montag813]

This poll comes before ABC's strategically-planned Geena Davis-as-first-woman-President TV series, and the inevitable MSM-generated hysteria about "The First Woman in the White House!!!" which you will see plastered across every magazine, newspaper and tv screen in 2008. The Left has been planning for Hillary as their candidate for 30 years. They are going all out.

[toomanygrasshoppers]

If Rudy wants to be POTUS all he needs to do is volunteer to coordinate the disaster relief effort. He will win by a landslide. People need a strong leader, no matter what political party they embrace. If he comes out within the next few days and starts to make the talk shows, that will signal his intentions. IMHO

[areafiftyone]

I believe Rudy is waiting for Bush to ask him - looks like Bush does not want to do that. I am sure if Rudy was asked he would do it in a heartbeat. It's up to Bush to ask him. Apparently the Clinton/Bush Sr. effort is enough for the president at this time.

[The Foolkiller]

This poll comes before ABC's strategically-planned Geena Davis-as-first-woman-President TV series, and the inevitable MSM-generated hysteria about "The First Woman in the White House!!!" which you will see plastered across every magazine, newspaper and tv screen in 2008. The Left has been planning for Hillary as their candidate for 30 years. They are going all out.

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I agree with everything you said except for the 30 years. They have been planning it since 1992, however. And so have the Clintons. Remember Sweet Hillary's comment on the stage? "With us, you get 2 for the price of 1." In reality, it's a way to give the pants-dropper a third term & get around the Constitution. And that's precisely what everyone who votes for her will think.

[montag813]

Remember Sweet Hillary's comment on the stage? "With us, you get 2 for the price of 1."

I do remember that. And btw, do you know where I can find a video or audio clip of that quip?

[The Foolkiller]

Unfortunately, I don't, at least not right now. I assure you, i shall look, though. ;)