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Jay McDonough
Progressive Politics ExaminerJay began writing politically themed commentary and founded his blog, Swimming Freestyle, in October 2007. Here he'll write about politics from a progressive perspective.
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Another interesting part of the poll concerns independent voters views on whether Hillary Clinton should be Obama's running mate. Not what you may have expected:
While Democrats support the idea, independent voters in each state say Obama should not choose Sen. Clinton as his vice presidential running mate. Results are:Not very good news for those folks hoping for an Obama/Clinton ticket. This is really the double whammy of all important voters: swing state Independents and neither Barack Obama nor John McCain will win the presidency without scoring big among these voters. Obama will have to pay attention to this poll.
"If Sen. Obama seriously is thinking about picking Sen. Clinton as his running mate, these numbers might cause him to reconsider. The people who really matter come November - independent voters - turn thumbs down on the idea. And, many say they are less likely to vote for him if he puts her on the ticket," Brown added.
- Florida: Democrats want Clinton on the ticket 57 - 33 percent while Republicans are opposed 59 - 17 percent and independents oppose it 46 - 37 percent;
- Ohio: Democrats want Clinton for Vice President 58 - 31 percent, but Republicans say no 60 - 19 percent and independents turn thumbs down 47 - 31 percent;
- Pennsylvania: Democrats say yes to Clinton 60 - 31 percent, while Republicans say no 63 - 20 percent and independents nix the idea 49 - 36 percent.
For more info: Link to the poll is: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x2882.xml?ReleaseID=1187
Topics: Clinton , Obama , Quinnipiac poll , Democratic VP
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