CNN Poll: McCain Rockets to Big Lead

CNN's new national survey, completed January 9-10 (443 Dem RV, 397; MoE +/-4.5%; GOP RV, MoE+/-5%), shows John McCain surging into a commanding lead after his win in New Hampshire on Tuesday:

Republicans
McCain 34 (+21 vs. last poll Dec 6-9)
Huckabee 21 (-1)
Giuliani 18 (-6)
Romney 14 (-2)
Thompson 6 (-4)
Paul 5 (-1)

Overall, McCain now leads in the RCP Average by 3.0%.

On the Democratic side, Clinton also experienced a nice post NH bump,but Obama also improved versus the last poll taken before his win in Iowa:

Democrats
Clinton 49 (+9 vs. last poll Dec 6-9)
Obama 36 (+6)
Edwards 12 (-2)

Clinton leads by 5.0% in the RCP Average.

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