In national poll, John Edwards 50% destroys Rudy Giuliani 41% and Thompson (49% to 39%)

[jsamuel]

John Edwards is still proving to be the most electable Democrat in the race.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_2008_edwards_vs_giuliani_and_thompson

Survey of 800 Likely Voters
September 26-27, 2007

Rudy Giuliani (R) vs.
John Edwards (D)

Rudy Giuliani (R)
41%

John Edwards (D)
50%

Fred Thompson (R) vs.
John Edwards (D)

Fred Thompson (R)
39%

John Edwards (D)
49%

"Former Senator John Edwards now attracts 50% support in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey matching him with former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He leads Giuliani 50% to 41%. The poll also shows Edwards with a ten-point advantage over former Senator Fred Thompson, 49% to 39"

"One interesting twist to this year's early Presidential polling is that Edwards typically outperforms other leading Democratic hopefuls in general election match-ups but remains a distant third in the competition for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. This seems to have impaired his fundraising and Edwards recently decided to accept public funding. The move subjects his campaign to strict spending limits that many political observers believe will handicap his efforts. "

"Still, Edwards currently leads the top four Republican candidates by an average of nearly nine points. Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton leads the top GOP hopefuls by an average of six points while Barack Obama holds an average lead of five points (see a summary of general election match-ups and other key stats for all Democratic and Republican candidates)."

[okamichan13]

1. Good news!

Edwards is our best chance to regain the white house.

[derby378]

2. All Edwards has to do is lay off of his threat to ban semi-automatics...

...and he'll get a 10% bump in nationwide polls. One very attractive prospect, indeed.

Elizabeth, we know you frequent DU from time to time - could you have a little talk with your husband? :hi:

[jgraz]

10. Why? Haven't you had enough of politicians pandering to get votes?

He seems to be able to beat all comers AND keep his principles. I think a reversal like that would lose him more votes than he gains.

[bigdarryl]

3. This is why you see the Corporate media constantly bashing him because they know he's a serious ....

threat. they know by supporting Hillary she has a chance on loosing to the GOP nominee

[Danieljay]

6. Exactly. n/t

[Danieljay]

4. Forget it. Hillary has already been chosen for us, and is likely to lose a general election

according to the talking heads. I get the feeling we are being set up to lose.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. Hillary Is Kicking GOOPER Ass In The Polls...

http://www.pollingreport.com/wh08gen.htm


As far as John Edwards lead in the polls, anytime a Dem is beating a GOOPER it's good news to me...

[aquart]

7. The Dem will win.

If the votes are counted.

[jsamuel]

8. and the Dem fights for them, John Edwards will.

[Catchawave]

9. Shouldn't the polls against the GOP count more than the polls

against Dems ?

JRE's always beaten the GOP, as I think it's more his favoritables and crossover appeal.