Of 13 issues polled by Gallup, Hillary seen as doing the best job with all 13....

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By Democrats and Democratic Leaners

Candidate Perceived as Doing Best Job on Issue as President
(Issues on Which Clinton is Preferred by a Majority)


Healthcare

Clinton 65%
Obama 14%
Edwards 17%

Abortion

Clinton 61%
Obama 14%
Edwards 11%

The economy

Clinton 60%
Obama 16%
Edwards 19%


Education

Clinton 58%
Obama 21%
Edwards 16%

Relations with other countries

Clinton 54%
Obama 28%
Edwards 14%

Gay marriage

Clinton 51%
Obama 19%
Edwards 13%

Clinton is preferred by a solid plurality of Democrats on an additional seven issues. Among these are terrorism and the situation in Iraq. She also holds solid leads on taxes, energy, and crime, and somewhat smaller leads on immigration and being commander-in-chief of the military.


Terrorism

Clinton 49%
Obama 26%
Edwards 17%

Taxes

Clinton 48%
Obama 25%
Edwards 20%

The situation in Iraq

Clinton 47%
Obama 31%
Edwards 17%

Energy and the environment

Clinton 43%
Obama 23%
Edwards 26%

Crime

Clinton 43%
Obama 31%
Edwards 17%

Immigration

Clinton 39%
Obama 31%
Edwards 18%

Being commander-in-chief of the military

Clinton 38%
Obama 28%
Edwards 28%

http://www.galluppoll.com/content/?ci=28897

[David Zephyr]

1. You have to give Hillary credit. She's running a great political campaign.

She may not be my candidate, but apparently she's doing something right to continue increasing her lead with American voters. Hats off to her.

[emilyg]

2. Excellent.