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Here Comes The Sun Cling

Updated: November 18, 2010 | 10:13 p.m.
April 16, 2008

Conducted 4/10-13 by TNS; surveyed 643 Dem-leaning adults; margin of error +/- 4% (release, 4/16).

WH '08 Primary Election Matchup

-               Now 3/2 2/1
B. Obama        51% 50% 43%
H. Clinton      41  43  47
Other            1   1   2
Undec            5   2   5

Have Clinton/Obama Focused More On Real Issues Or Arguing About Things Which Aren't Important?

-                       Now 2/1
Things not important    49% 57%
Real issues             45  39

If Obama Gets The Dem Nod, How Likely Are You To Vote For Him? (Clinton supporters)

Definitely will     29%
Probably will       31
Probably won't      17
Definitely won't    19

If Clinton Gets The Dem Nod, How Likely Are You To Vote For Her? (Obama supporters)

Definitely will     29%
Probably will       32
Probably won't      18
Definitely won't    20

Regardless Of Your WH '08 Choice, Which Candidate ___?

-                                        Clinton Obama Both Neither
Has better experience to be POTUS        67%     24%    3%   5%
Is the stronger leader                   49      44     3    1
Better understands your problems         41      46     6    4
Would do more to change Washington       35      56     3    3
Has the better chance of winning in Nov. 31      62     1    2
Is more honest/trustworthy               30      53     8    4

Regardless Of Your WH '08 Choice, Who Do You Trust More To Handle ___?

-                   Clinton Obama Both Neither
Health care         51%     41%    3%   2%
Int'l trade         47      43     2    2
Terrorism           47      42     5    3
The war in Iraq     46      46     4    2
The economy         45      48     4    2

How Would You Describe The Tone Of The Dem Campaign So Far?

-                       Now 2/1
Mostly positive         53% 64%
Mostly negative         41  27

Should SuperDels Support The Candidate Who Won The Most Dels, Won The Most Votes Or They Think Is The Best?

Overall vote            46%
They think is best      37
Overall Dels            13

Is The Length Of The Dem Contest Good/Bad For The Dem Party?

Good        17%
Bad         32
No diff.    50

If Clinton Loses PA, Should She ___?

Stay in race        55%
Drop out            43

How Concerned Are You The GOP Will Use Rev. Wright's Comments Against Obama Effectively In The Fall?

Very                15%
Somewhat            32
Not too             21
Not at all          30

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