Edwards Leads McCain 47% to 38%, and Romney 55% to 29% (Rasmussen)

[JohnLocke]

Rasmussen Reports survey - March 30, 2007
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A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted shortly after former Senator John Edwards announced last week that his wife's breast cancer had returned shows the Democratic presidential candidate leading Senator John McCain (R) 47% to 38%.

That’s far and away the biggest lead Edwards has enjoyed against the man who was once considered the Republican frontrunner. Throughout 2006, McCain led all Democrats in every general election match-up. Then, in January, Edwards moved ahead of McCain by three points. Last month Edwards and McCain were neck-and-neck.

The new national telephone survey also shows Edwards leading Massachusetts Republican Mitt Romney 55% to 29%. Though lopsided, the match-up represents only a modest gain for Edwards since February, when he dominated Romney 52% to 34%.

Senator Edwards is now viewed favorably by 57% of voters, including 53% of men, 61% of women. Thirty-five percent (35%) have an unfavorable opinion.

That's also the best showing for Edwards so far. Like other top-tier Democratic candidates, the Senator's unfavorable rating had lately been almost as high as his favorable rating. In mid-March he averaged 47% favorable, 45% unfavorable in our surveys (with the same ten-point discrepancy between men and women).

McCain is viewed favorably by 55%, unfavorably by 38%, numbers comparable to those of recent months.

Governor Romney is viewed favorably by 32%, unfavorably by 37%, a bit worse than his February numbers of 35% favorable, 31% unfavorable.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/Political%20Tracking/Presidential%20Match-Ups/March%202007/McCainvs.Edwards20070330.htm

[bluestateguy]

1. I'm starting to think Edwards is the best way for us to go...

He just doesn't inspire the level of rabid hatred (including from some on the Left) that Hillary does.

[grytpype]

2. I agree, Hillary's negatives are just too high.

When 50% of the population WON'T vote for a candidate (Hillary according to a recent poll), that is just too high of a mountain to climb.

[w4rma]

7. I absolutely, without any doubt, agree with you. (nt)

[guidod]

9. I agree with you as well.

Also, Elizabeth would make a GREAT first lady.

[tblue37]

19. Clark/Edwards. (eom)

[sellitman]

3. Although I support Dennis..

and would swoon over Gore I have no problem supporting Edwards if he makes it to the end. I could proudly pull the lever for him. I think many supporters of other candidates feel the same way I do about Edwards.

[Learn2Swim]

12. Here here...

K&R :toast:

[Vidar]

32. Agreed. Over the last two years, I've moved into the "anyone but

Hillary" camp.

[saltpoint]

4. While I heartily cheer Edwards' lead in these two match-ups, I have

to say that the more I think about McCain and Romney the less I like them anyway.

I mean not just compared to John Edwards or other Democrats, but in and of themselves, McCain and Romney are just totally haywire unacceptable. I really get creeped out at Romney just as he is, and McCain sounds like, and looks like, hell warmed over lately. I don't know what's happening with him, but he doesn't look or sound very good.

[demnan]

5. No Guilliani figures?

If he leads Guilliani then Wednesday I shook the hand of the next President of the United States.

[JNelson6563]

17. Cool.

Wouldn't that be exciting? :toast:

[mitchtv]

6. We have a lot of Edwards fans around

my circle here in Socal

[MaineDem]

8. Excellent news

I wonder about his head-to-head figures against Rudy though.

Even though I can't imagine Giuliani hanging around to be the GOP nominee.

[gordianot]

10. Edwards represents something we have not really had since Bobby Kennedy.

A "Liberal Populist" the great fear of those who favor the continued destruction of the Constitution and rule of law.

[ruggerson]

11. How many times do we have to YELL

that Edwards is the one who is ELECTABLE? When will people start to listen?

[AshevilleGuy]

21. That never seems to matter

to the majority of Dems. They try to match their own views on issues with that of each candidate; then they support the one who most closely matches. This would be the IDEAL way to choose but for one thing: the candidate who most closely matches usually is NOT the one who can win! And if he/she can't win, then it is pointless - just ask us supporters of President McGovern: did Nixon do anything differently after Jan 20, 1973 because McGovern had been his opponent?? Did Reagan change anything because he had beaten Mondale? I doubt it.

And then there is the inevitability thing. Hillary will be the nominee unless Gore comes in. The machine is clicking away...

[BamaLefty]

13. He can and WILL be our next President!

JOHN EDWARDS 2008, BABY! :bounce:

[rockymountaindem]

14. That's good, except that McCain is plummeting in the nomination polls

How does Edwards fare against Guilliani?

[Gloria]

15. We really have to fight the DLC and their ilk.....they will lead us to

a disasterous loss.

[skipos]

16. And Hillary LOSES to McCain by 7% in he last Ras poll.

Boy oh boy do I hope she isn't our nominee. All that $$$, such a huge machine, and she still appears to be weak the gen. election polls.

[Forkboy]

18. I don't mean to sound cold but the first line accounts for some of it.

I also think some of it is genuine,and I know a lot people were very impressed with how they've handled it (myself included).A ton of people watch 60 Minutes,and the contrast between them and Couric must have been huge (I didn't see it,so I'm only guessing here).

[Clarkie1]

20. Doesn't matter, neither of those will be the Republican nominee.

McCain is a joke at this point.

John Edwards (D) 41% (see crosstabs)
Rudy Giuliani (R) 48% (see crosstabs)

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/Political%20Tracking/Presidential%20Match-Ups/2008DemocraticPresidentialMatchups.htm

[venable]

22. as a New Yorker who knows Rudy's manner

I pray he gets the nomination.

he will not play well ANYWHERE. I mean, I'm talking about a massive crushing, unless the Dems find a way to self destruct.

He is the most unpalatable, craven, avaricious, duplicitous creep - they simply can not hide who he is for too long.

Edwards/Giuliani would make Nixon/McGovern look like a photo finish. (Edwards winning, BTW)

[Clarkie1]

23. Cool. nt

[skipos]

25. Wow you are WAY more optimistic about Rudy's defeat than I am

They guy has insane independent appeal, @ 70% favorable rating, and even takes @ 20% of the Dem vote against general election stinkers like Hillary. I guess you are counting on

MSM telling the truth about him
and/or
average Americans doing their own research to find out the truth about him

I am used to millions of Americans voting for the guy they want to have a beer with. And I can assure you, they want to have a beer with the "hero of 9-11."

[AshevilleGuy]

27. 1000% agreement with you, Skipos, then put Thompson on with him,

and they are golden.

Everyone repeat after me:

Swing votes matter
Independent votes matter
The "Beer Test" is very real
Swing votes matter
Independent votes matter
...

[Learn2Swim]

28. agree.

It would be a very scary ticket. I'm not saying anything else about it

[TnDem]

30. A sense of reason

Are you and I the only people on here that understand what it takes to win an election in this country?

[AshevilleGuy]

35. So many liberals & progressives think that every voter

analyzes and processes political information the way we do. The problem is, they DON'T.

If they did, we would have enjoyed the administrations of President McGovern, President Mondale, President Ferraro, President Gore (who would be in His sixth year)...

[OnyxCollie]

29. Whora O'Donnell was pimping Rudy yesterday

with a "Republicans beating Democrats" graphic.

I had to turn it off.

[venable]

33. Yes, I am expecting the MSM to puncture Rudy's balloon, and here' why

The MSM loves America's Mayor, granted.

They do not really care to show how he lied about environmental catastrophes to the detriment of NYers, or how he takes credit for many things he didn't do, or that he is a megalomaniac, or anything of substance.

BUT they will get all hot and bothered about the sleaze - the Kerik stuff, the lifestyle stuff - things that I don't really care about but that will make sexy tv, so they will pursue it...

I think the MSM will eventually relish making Rudy out to be a joke.

I could be wrong, but I see the appeal of that narrative for the dolts who sit in the editorial rooms of our so-called news organizations.

Fred Thompson doesn't worry me either. I also think he doesn't care to serve in any demanding capacity. Again, maybe I'm wrong.

[madfloridian]

24. When is DU going to get a decent Edwards avatar??

Just asking.

[skipos]

26. While Hillary loses to McCain by 7% in another Ras poll.

All that $$$ and the big Clinton machine can't save her mediocre numbers outside of the primary.

[Ninja Jordan]

31. Edwards nomination = victory 2008

[senseandsensibility]

34. !

I haven't been following these polls at all, and the Edwards numbers are shocking to me. I'm pleasantly surprised; he'd be a great candidate.

[JohnWxy]

36. JOHN Edwards is a rock. He has got tons of integrity. He impresses me like JFK did. Nobody else

gives me that feeling. I don't think he'll get the nomination. The media like a celebrity. HE is too "dull". NOt good story material. Barach and Hillary candidacies offer lots of opportunity for "let's see you and him fight" reporting. Those in the media love that.


Too bad he won't get the chance. Edwards would have made one of our best presidents ever. (his experience in (and mastery of) court-room advocacy couldn't be better preparation for the negotiating that goes on in setting and implementing policy, foreign and domestic.