Even for early polls, the Dems can’t be happy about this.
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In a year where Democrats hold all the obvious cards: an unpopular 2 term Republican in the Whitehouse; an long war, that, even though it seems to have plateaued, remains unpopular; a faltering economy; the continuing avalanche of bad press for Republicans; the supposed rift between McCain and the conservative Republican base; the phenomenal fundraising and enthusiasm generated by the Obama campaign; the new voters supposedly brought in by the prospect of the first woman or the first black president; the cheerleading and softballing of Dems by the press while they excoriate McCain constantly- all these factors should add up to negative numbers for the Republican in the race.
It is early, but these poll numbers are nothing less than amazing in the face of the forementioned political climate:
Looking ahead to the General Election in November, John McCain continues to lead both potential Democratic opponents. McCain leads Barack Obama 50% to 41% and Hillary Clinton 49% to 42% (see Panic at the Disco?
