Gallup/USA Today Poll
Posted by wpcomimportuser1 | Email This | Permalink | Email Author
New Gallup/USA Today poll out (Nov 2-4, 430 Republicans or Republican leaners, MoE +/-5%; 508 Democrats or Democratic leaners, MoE +/-5%). On the Democratic side, total stasis:
Democrats
Clinton 50 (nc vs. last poll Oct 12-14)
Obama 22 (+1)
Edwards 15 (+2)
Richardson 4 (nc)
Undecided 5 (-1)
Clinton leads by 23.1% in the updated RCP Average.
For the Republicans, Rudy keeps on keepin' on atop the field, while McCain and Romney both tick up:
Republicans
Giuliani 34 (+2 vs. last poll Oct 12-14)
McCain 18 (+4)
Thompson 17 (-1)
Romney 14 (+4)
Huckabee 6 (nc)
Undecided 9 (nc)
Giuliani leads by 13.2% in the new RCP Average, and McCain has moved back into 2nd place over Fred Thompson.
General Election Match Up
Clinton 51 - Giuliani 45
Favorable/Unfavorable Ratings
Giuliani 55/32 (+23)
Obama 53/30 (+23)
Edwards 50/31 (+19)
Democratic Party 54/37 (+17)
McCain 47/34 (+13)
Clinton 52/45 (+7)
Thompson 29/28 (+1)
Huckabee 18/18 (0)
Romney 28/31 (-3)
Republican Party 40/50 (-10)
Other notables: Democrats were probed about their feelings on the "dynasty question" involving Hillary Clinton. Only 13% felt it would be "good for the country" to have 24 straight years of leadership by either a Bush or a Clinton, about two and a half times as many (31%) said it would be "bad for the country," but a majority (54%) said it would make no difference.
Democrats were also asked whether they would prefer a candidate who has "many years of experience getting things done in the current system in Washington, (or who) has a strong desire to change the system for getting things done in Washington?" 63% said they want someone to change the system, only 32% wanted someone with years of experience.
--------------------------------------------
Follow the RCP Blog on Twitter.
Become a fan of RCP on Facebook.
--------------------------------------------

