Political polls

June 27, 2007 -- A new poll released today by The New York Times, CBS, and MTV reveals that young voters favor Democrats over Republicans. The poll conducted from June 15 – 23rd shows that young Americans dramatically favor the Democratic candidates over the Republicans in the 2008 presidential election by a spread of 54 to 32. Furthermore, the poll also shows that young Americans are far more likely to agree with Democratic positions on issues.    » read more »

Clinton Tied With Top GOP Contenders

6/14/2007 -- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On the eve of Hillary Clinton’s swing through Texas this weekend, a new poll shows her poised to win the Lone Star State in the general election.

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Is Texas turning blue? Poll shows Sen. Clinton faring well there

http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/06/is_texas_turnin.html

USA TODAY Washington bureau chief Susan Page tells us about a poll taken in Texas that may surprise some political junkies:

Et tu, Texas?    » read more »

Hillary up 7 points since last month, now leads nearest Dem by roughly 2-1 margin

5/25/2007 -- Hillary Clinton has significantly widened her lead in the Democratic primary to 22 points, leading her nearest rival by a roughly 2-1 margin, according to a new CBS News/NY Times poll released today. The poll, in the field through Wednesday, confirms the significant increases for Clinton also shown in a series of other recent polls.

Specifically, the new poll shows:

* Hillary's lead over her nearest Democratic rival has jumped to 22 points (46-24), from 15 last month (39-24).    » read more »