Obama Surges on Electability,Challenges Clinton on Leadership

[kevinmc]

ABC NEWS

Barack Obama has knocked down one of the three tent poles of Hillary Clinton's campaign for president, surging ahead of her as the candidate Democrats see as most likely to win in November. He's challenging her on leadership as well, leaving only experience as a clear Clinton advantage in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll.

On the eve of their debate before the Pennsylvania primary next week, Democrats by a 2-1 margin, 62-31 percent, now see Obama as better able to win in November -- a dramatic turn from February, when Clinton held a scant 5-point edge on this measure, and more so from last fall, when she crushed her opponents on electability.

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The poll finds other pronounced problems for Clinton. Among all Americans, 58 percent now say she's not honest and not trustworthy, 16 points higher than in a precampaign poll two years ago. Obama beats her head-to-head on this attribute by a 23-point margin.

The number of Americans who see Clinton unfavorably overall has risen to a record high in ABC/Post polling, 54 percent -- up 14 points since January. Obama's unfavorable score has reached a new high as well, up 9 points, but to a lower 39 percent.

[yellowcanine]

1. Knocking back the boiler maker did not help, imo, Or the gun pander.

[kevinmc]

2. or Bosnia or Colombia Trade lobbying by Husbot and Penn .... and on and on .. n/t

[quantass]

3. Very exhaustive report. k/r

[Zachstar]

4. We have had some good news lately but please do not get lazy!!

He have to remain active and involved!!

If you are feeling up to it PLEASE phonebank!!!

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/phonebankmap/