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Obama takes big national lead over Clinton in Newsweek poll
AP via brietbart ^ | Apr 18, 2008 | he Associated Press

Posted on 04/18/2008 2:37:10 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

THE RACE: The presidential race for Democrats nationally

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THE NUMBERS

Barack Obama, 54 percent

Hillary Rodham Clinton, 35 percent

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OF INTEREST:

Obama's huge lead in this Newsweek poll marks a big shift from the magazine's last survey in March, when he and Clinton were essentially tied. Besides Obama's usual leads among men, blacks and young people, he leads in this poll among women and older voters and is about even among whites. In a matchup against Republican candidate John McCain, both Democrats are ahead slightly.

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The Newsweek poll was conducted April 16-17 by Princeton Survey Research Associated International. It involved telephone interviews with 1,209 registered voters, for whom the margin of sampling error was plus or minus 3 percentage points. Included were interviews with 588 registered Democrats and Democratic leaners, with a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 5 points.

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COMPLETE RESULTS: http://www.newsweek.com


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008polls; hillary; newsweak; obama; polls; yellowjournalism; zogbyism
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1 posted on 04/18/2008 2:37:10 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Jet Jaguar

We don’t nominate candidates or elect presidents on a national basis, so why do they even waste their time doing these national polls?


2 posted on 04/18/2008 2:40:27 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (McCain could never convince me to vote for him. Only Hillary or Obama can!)
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To: Jet Jaguar

It looks like 89% of democrats are idiots.


3 posted on 04/18/2008 2:40:50 PM PDT by FatherofFive (Islam is an EVIL like no other, and must be ERADICATED)
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To: Jet Jaguar

These numbers still reflect each Democrat’s personal belief that their own candidate will be the party nominee. The more bitter the battle between Obama and Clinton, the bigger the drop in Democrat poll numbers will be, once the nominee has been selected.


4 posted on 04/18/2008 2:40:51 PM PDT by SmithL (Reject Obama's Half-Vast Wright-Wing Conspiracy)
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To: Jet Jaguar

I still think he’s easier to beat than the witch. This is good news.


5 posted on 04/18/2008 2:41:07 PM PDT by Slicksadick (Go out on a limb........Its where the fruit is.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

media-attempting-to-make-the-news alert.


6 posted on 04/18/2008 2:42:05 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (to love New York is to love humanity.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
why do they even waste their time doing these national polls?

To manipulate the outcome, to get the result they want.

7 posted on 04/18/2008 2:42:32 PM PDT by Bahbah (Typical white person)
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To: FatherofFive

It looks like 89% of democrats are idiots.
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That number is low -— :-)


8 posted on 04/18/2008 2:44:19 PM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: Jet Jaguar

Newsweek looks like they are in life support mode for their hero Obama.


9 posted on 04/18/2008 2:46:21 PM PDT by Always Right (Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?)
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To: Jet Jaguar
I live in a county that has gone democrat for over a hundred years and I can tell you now Obama will get his ass kicked in the fall by the weakest Republican candidate we have had in a long time.
10 posted on 04/18/2008 2:49:55 PM PDT by kempo (H)
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To: Jet Jaguar
He really leads Newsweek, huh? Let's just declare Obama President Elect already!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

11 posted on 04/18/2008 2:51:21 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: FatherofFive

“It looks like 89% of democrats are idiots.”

And the rest are voting for McQueeg! LOL!


12 posted on 04/18/2008 2:51:52 PM PDT by wolfcreek (I see miles and miles of Texas....let's keep it that way.)
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To: kempo

I love what you say. The Clintoons must be going ape these days.


13 posted on 04/18/2008 2:52:04 PM PDT by unkus
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To: Jet Jaguar

Where are the superdelegates on this poll?

If they had the courage of their convictions (none and none), they would have caved already and publicly come out for Obama by acclamation.


14 posted on 04/18/2008 2:55:54 PM PDT by alloysteel (Living at large as a toxic curiosity since 1962)
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To: kempo

Can I ask what state that is kempo? Watching the state by state outcomes as they unfold is going to be very interesting on November 4.

I live in Minnesota and believe it or not, McCain even has a chance here.


15 posted on 04/18/2008 2:56:49 PM PDT by Parmenio
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
so why do they even waste their time doing these national polls?

At the moment, so they (meaning the MSM) can concentrate on giving Obama a boost and only report allegedly 'national' numbers so they don't have to report on the upcoming Pennsylvania primary where it looks as if Hillary may kick their boy's ass. I'm hoping she does so that this most entertaining of races is extended as long as possible. A race that will drain both candidates resources to the max.

IOW, 'they' are trying to influence an election. Nothing new.

16 posted on 04/18/2008 2:59:45 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (The secret of Life is letting go. The secret of Love is letting it show.)
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To: Parmenio

Arkansas


17 posted on 04/18/2008 2:59:51 PM PDT by kempo (H)
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To: kempo
I live in a county that has gone democrat for over a hundred years and I can tell you now Obama will get his ass kicked in the fall by the weakest Republican candidate we have had in a long time.

Great news. Sort of. I hope your county is the model come November.

18 posted on 04/18/2008 3:01:03 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (The secret of Life is letting go. The secret of Love is letting it show.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Good. Its time to bury queenie. I want her out of my life once and for all.


19 posted on 04/18/2008 3:04:57 PM PDT by bayareablues
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21 points? Hokay. Whatever blows your hair back, Newsweak....


20 posted on 04/18/2008 3:05:11 PM PDT by eureka! (This primary has turned into a real depressing experience. *sigh*)
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