The Wright controversy has done little to slow Sen. Obama's march towards the nomination, a new WSJ/NBC poll shows. In hypothetical general election match-ups, Obama defeats McCain 44% to 42 while McCain downs Clinton 46% to 44.
Perhaps most significant are the favorables. Hillary's "kitchen sink" campaigning has ostensibly backfired. She is viewed favorably by 37% of voters and unfavorably by 48%. Just two months ago, Hillary was viewed favorably by 46% of voters and unfavorably by 42%.
In contrast, Obama has emerged unscathed from protracted attacks by the media, McCain and Clinton. Obama is viewed favorably by 49% of voters and unfavorably by just 32%. Two months ago, Obama was viewed favorably by 47%; unfavorably by 27%.
Sen. McCain has also benefited from continuous praise by Hillary, positive media coverage and the absence of a united Democratic front. 45% of voters have a favorable opinion of McCain while only 25% expressed an unfavorable opinion.
UPDATE: Obama leads Clinton 49% to 39 in Pew Research's latest poll.
27 March 2008
Hillary's Favorables Plummet While Obama Emerges Unscathed
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That's because when Wright is seen in context instead of in excerpts selected by Obama's opponents he's not that far out - he's a patriot, frankly.
See the Chickens coming home to roost sermon...
Thanks for the link. I watched the sermon, read your entry and think you're on target.
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