New Elon Poll: Clinton leads Five Southern States

[wyldwolf]

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and former New York May-or Rudy Giuliani hold an edge among prospective candidates for the White House in five southeastern states, where most voters remain undecided, according to a poll released yesterday by Elon University.

Thirty percent of those polled who said they would vote Democratic supported Clinton, 14 percent backed Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, and 8 percent supported former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards. But 24 percent said it was too early to decide and 22 percent didn't know who they would support.

"While the number of people who aren't sure who they will support in the upcoming election shows that we're very early in the process, it is somewhat unexpected to see Hillary Clinton, a New York senator, doing so well in the South," said poll director Hunter Bacot.

"It is particularly unexpected with a viable Southerner, John Edwards, in the race," he said. "If these findings hold over time, the race for the Democra-tic nomination may be over before it starts."

In North Carolina, Clinton led with 32.4 percent to Edwards' 13.5 percent, and Obama had 9.5 percent. In South Carolina, where Edwards was born, he had 5.6 percent, and Clinton and Obama each had the support of 16.7 percent of the Democrats polled

The poll was conducted Feb. 18-22 by the Elon University Institute for Politics and Public Affairs, which surveyed 719 residents in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

The margin of error was plus or minus 3.7 percent.

http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ%2FMGArticle%2FWSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149193381837&path=!localnews&s=1037645509099

[chimpymustgo]

1. And after leading at this point in '04, Joe Lieberman went on to win the primary!

NOT!

It's pretty stupid for the poll director to say "if these findings hold over time..."

He, of all people, should know better.

[Hippo_Tron]

29. Yea, President Muskie was pretty good

[mnhtnbb]

2. The story should lead with 46% are undecided in Dem race--too early to tell anything.

[geek tragedy]

3. Ouch! for Edwards. eom

[NDP]

4. It's called the aura of invencibility

Many southern states suffer from the digital divide, especially in rural locations which are most of those states. The people there get 90% of their information from the television news. When the television news tells them on a daily basis that Hillary Clinton is already the nominee, that is what will be reflected in the poll numbers. Once it becomes clear to them that Hillary Clinton is not a sure thing, or shouldn't be, the numbers will shift.

So, Bill Clinton wasn't that popular in the south, and we're supposed to believe that Hillary Clinton is based on some duped television news watchers? Please.

I'm sure the Hillary media heads will come out with the same deceptive talking points that you just did. At this point, it's all about the fact that the news media keeps pushing Hillary. As for Obama, his race will hurt him in the south, which these numbers prove, because next to Hillary, who else's name gets mentioned on a daily basis? His and no one else's. John Edwards can't even go on a show without being asked about Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama, as if he works for them or something.

[wyldwolf]

5. One major problem with your theory is ...

television news DOES NOT tell them on a daily basis that Hillary Clinton is already the nominee. No, it has not happened.

[NDP]

11. Can't you interpret?

Can you tell when someone is being "sarcastic"? The point is, the media portrays Hillary as the inevitable nominee, and people do as they always do and coalesce around the perceived winner. Is that clearer?

[wyldwolf]

23. hyperbole?

The point is, the media portrays Hillary as the inevitable nominee

No they don't.

and people do as they always do and coalesce around the perceived winner.

For example...?

[NDP]

33. One...yes they do

Two, see John Kerry after winning Iowa in 2004.

[wyldwolf]

38. one, no they don't.

Two, Kerry had been rising in the polls leading to Ohio. People had figured out he was a better choice than Dean.

[NDP]

41. One, only a blind person would not see the media trying to shove Hillary down our throats

Two, yes, the bandwagon effect propelled John Kerry to the nomination. You don't win the nomination just by winning Iowa, you know? It was the media chorus that began screaming that Kerry "was" the nominee, so the people in the other states followed suit. A person would have to be pretty naive not to acknowledge that.

[wyldwolf]

47. one, only a conspiracy theorist would think "the media trying to shove Hillary down our throats"

The media reports the news. Whatever the news is.

Two, there is no data to support your bandwagon effect.

[Clark2008]

40. Do you live down here?

Yes - they do hear that. When one considers that most Southern rural folk get their news from Faux and rightwing talk show hosts - yes, they DO hear that HRC is the inevitable nominee.

I know - I hear it myself. All I hear on talk radio on my drive to and from work (and I have a shorter distance because I live in a city - not in the county commuting to the city for work) is about the Stop Hillary Express and the Hillary this and Hillary that. I RARELY hear about any of the other candidates - Obama occasionally, but they honestly NEVER mention that anyone else is even running. Mine wasn't one of the Southern states polled, but I can see where the news probably isn't that much different in the Carolinas and Georgia.

We don't have AAR or many alternative news sources - I've complained about that ad naseum on this board.

[wyldwolf]

48. yes I do, All my life. What's your point?

[geek tragedy]

8. This is his back yard--he should be doing better.

Small sample size though--pretty iffy.

[NDP]

10. It isn't his backyard

The fact of the matter is everyone knows who Hillary Clinton, the media coronated inevitable one is, and even though Edwards won SC in 2004, less Democrats in the south still feel like they know who he is than know who Hillary Clinton is.

"In his backyard." Please. I really do get sick and tired of tired old cliches. People who live in apartment complexes have backyards as well, but that doesn't mean that everyone else in that complex "knows" who they are.

[Big Pappa]

37. Yeah

us hicks have not learned how to access the internet. Please do not use such a broad brush. Southerners are just as "high-tech" as the rest of the country.

[NDP]

51. Okay, hello fellow hick. Or maybe I'm a "coon." That's what my uncle calls us

Or is that a "bowgriver" or a "rascal"?

"We" southerners use some funny words.

[mtnsnake]

6. Looks like Hillary isn't as weak in the South as what her naysayers here always claim

Why am I not surprised.

[bigdarryl]

9. this is for the dems not nation wide

[mtnsnake]

17. I realize that, BigD

If you listened to some of her naysayers here, they'd have you believing that Hillary doesn't stand a chance with ANYONE in the South including Southern Democrats, when that is simply not the case.

[elizm]

39. I LIVE IN THE SOUTH...

And I am telling you the polls do NOT reflect her popularity here at all! At a recent event in Charleston, SC where Hillary spoke, a blogger could not find ONE person who was a Hillary supporter. I was there...I live here...I can tell you a what it is like much better than the view from New York.

[NDP]

42. It's all about familiarity. Human nature chooses what it feels like it knows the most about

Name recognition = familiarity

[NDP]

12. Actually, she's weaker in the south than these name recognition polls imply nm

[Forkboy]

14. I'm one of her biggest naysayers

But she's anything but weak.If I were the type to gamble on elections my money would be still be on her,easily.I truly don't want her to win and I'm not going to shy about saying so,but I think she's going to be the toughest to beat for a variety of reasons.

Anyone who thinks she wont be a factor at the end is deluding themselves,I think.

[NDP]

15. She's anything but weak?

I repeat the obvious: "What has she done to be leading in any polls"?

When you ask yourself that question, how can any honest person not come to the obvious answer that these are all meaningless name recognition polls.

[Forkboy]

16. I don't disagree

But I stand by my assertion that she's anything but weak.Money,power,connection,a message that's safe and squishy enough to appeal to a lot of poeople.Don't bet your heart,bet your head,and she's a strong candidate with some,if not the,best odds of winning. :shrug:

[NDP]

18. I depend on my head, not my heart. She's a weak candidate.

That's why the media want her or Obama. They want the Democrats to "experiment" 2008 right into the loss column. Let's spend all of 2008 talking about whether a woman or a black man can be President...not. What a huge waste of time for 90% of campaign coverage to be focused on that. The dumbification of the USA continues.

[Forkboy]

20. Would you bet the rent money on her losing?

:)

[NDP]

22. I don't gamble

:-)

[PresidentObama]

7. First off, we're a year out.

Second off I'm weary of polls, especially this early.

Whats the scope on Elon's polling? Is it usually very reliable? Any past polls that were dead on? etc.

If it's reliable, it's good to hear Hillary is holding her own. But I'd like to know how reliable they are first, and I'd love to see where these poll numbers are a year from now when we'll know if Hillary will even be the nominee or not.

[NDP]

13. The Hillary Clinton name is holding it's own. Hillary hasn't said anything.

Everyone needs to ask themselves this question.

"What has Hillary Clinton done to be in the lead in any polls"?

The answer is absolutely nothing except being named "Hillary Clinton." I repeat: These "name recognition polls" mean nothing.

[Infinite Hope]

19. Unexpected? She made her name in Arkansas and Southerners know that. Hunter Bacot is an idiot.

Far from wise on political sense it seems.

[NDP]

21. What did she do to make her name in Arkansas besides being married to its Governor?

I'm just trying to get an understanding of why people believe the Hillary Clinton hype.

What has she said to be so far ahead in all of these polls? The answer is nothing. It's all about name.

[Alamom]

24. Here's a tidbit explaining "WHY" people know her (also only

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Rodham_Clinton




a tidbit of her accomplishments.

On October 11, 1975, Hillary Rodham and Bill Clinton were married in Arkansas; she kept her name. In 1976, Hillary Rodham joined the venerable and influential Rose Law Firm, specializing in intellectual property cases while doing child advocacy cases pro bono.
President Jimmy Carter appointed Rodham to the board of the Legal Services Corporation in 1978.

In 1978, with the election of her husband as Governor of Arkansas, Rodham became First Lady of Arkansas, her title for a total of 12 years.
In 1979, Rodham became the first woman to be made a full partner of Rose Law Firm.
In 1980, Bill Clinton was defeated.
In February 1982, Bill Clinton announced his bid to regain the office, which would be successful; at the same time, Rodham began using the name Hillary Rodham Clinton.

As Arkansas' First Lady, Clinton chaired the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee, where she successfully fought (against some opposition) for improved testing standards of new teachers.<9> She also chaired the Rural Health Advisory Committee and introduced a pioneering program called "Arkansas' Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youth," which trains parents to work with their children in preschool preparedness and literacy.
Hillary Rodham Clinton was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983 and Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984.

Throughout her time as Arkansas' First Lady, Clinton continued to practice law with the Rose Law Firm. In 1988 and 1991 the National Law Journal named Clinton one of the 100 most influential lawyers in America.Clinton co-founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and served on the boards of the Arkansas Children's Hospital Legal Services and the Children's Defense Fund.



edit to add link. I'm using wiki because it's easy, but anything here can be verified.

[Alamom]

25. & this stuff since swearing in in Jan. 07

http://clinton.senate.gov/news/statements/index.cfm

Every year she's been a Senator & what she's done is at this address, just in case you are sincere in knowing "why" people know her (other than her name being Clinton.....)


2007
February 21

Schumer, Clinton Call on DoD to Fully Fund Critical New York Health and Military Construction Projects

Bechtel Agrees to Keep Engineering Jobs in Schenectady

Senator Clinton Calls for Armed Services Hearing to Look Into Reported Problems at Department of Defense Medical Facilities

February 20

Senators Push for Highlands Funding

February 17

Clinton Plan to End War:

Reject the President's Escalation; Protect U.S. Troops in Iraq; Begin Redeploying Our Troops; Enables President to End War Before Leaving Office

February 16

Schumer, Clinton, King, Israel: HHS Interpretation of Ryan White Funding Act Dead Wrong - Unfairly Slashes Money for Vital Services for Long Island Patients

Senator Clinton Awarded National Service Lifetime Leadership Award

Clinton Proposes Legislation to Support the Children of Single Parents who Lose their Lives in Iraq & Afghanistan

Senator Clinton Applauds Key Committee Approval of Head Start Reauthorization

Senator Clinton Receives Results of Army Audit of Continuing Pay Problems for Wounded Soldiers and Expresses Concern Over Large Numbers of Soldiers Being Underpaid

February 15

Senator Clinton Supports Governor Spitzer's Request for Federal Emergency Declaration Following Severe Snow Storms in Upstate New York

Senator Clinton Calls on Entergy to Support Independent Safety Assessment at Indian Point

Clinton, Jackson Lee Celebrate Enactment of Law to Honor Sojourner Truth

Senator Clinton Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Senators to Reintroduce Breast Cancer Research Bill

February 14

Waxman, Schumer, and Clinton Unveil Bill to Create Clear Pathway for Generic Biologic Drugs

Senator Clinton Meets with Health Assistant Secretary Agwunobi to Discuss 9/11 Health Funding

Senate Commerce Committee Approves 911 Modernization Act

Senator Clinton Announces Key Senate Committee Approval of Legislation Critical to Improving Mental Health Treatment

Clinton: No Military Action on Iran Without Congressional Authority

Senator Clinton and Congressman McHugh Urge Department of Agriculture to Fix Fish Import Rule that is Hurting Upstate New York Business

February 13

Senator Clinton Vows to Fight Budget Cuts to Medical Training Programs

Senators Schumer, Clinton, Congressman Hinchey Welcome News of $1.65 Million Delivery Order for Johnson Outdoors Incorporated

Members of New York's Congressional Delegation Meet with County Executives from Suffolk, Rensselaer, Westchester and Chautauqua in Washington, DC

Senator Clinton Announces Key Senate Committee Approval of the Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act

Senator Clinton Calls on General Schoomaker to Provide Truthful Assessment of Conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Mayor Bloomberg's Release of World Trade Center Health Panel Report on 9/11 Health

Senator Clinton Joins with United Way in Calling for 2-1-1 Service to Operate Nationwide

Senator Clinton Welcomes News of Four New Veterans Centers to be Opened in New York

February 12

Senator Clinton Welcomes HUD Commitment to Review Sale of Starrett City

Senator Clinton Introduces Resolution Recognizing the 98th Anniversary of the NAACP

Statement by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Assault on Elie Wiesel

February 09

Senator Clinton Cosponsors Essential Air Service Preservation Act of 2007

Senator Clinton Announces 2007 Service Academy Nominations

Senator Clinton Calls on United States Postal Service to Establish Temporary Postal Facility in Gabriels and to Begin Plans to Reinstate the Original Post Office

Senator Clinton Joins with Palestinian Media Watch to Release New Report on Continuing Anti-Israel Bias in Palestinian Textbooks

Senator Clinton Reiterates Opposition to the Broadwater Project

February 08

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Vote on Confirmation of General George W. Casey to be Army Chief of Staff

Senator Clinton Reintroduces Legislation to Reauthorize the Appalachian Regional Commission

February 07

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Speaks on Iraq on the Senate Floor

Senator Clinton Reintroduces Student Borrower Bill of Rights

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 06

Senator Clinton Raises Iraq and Darfur with Defense Secretary Gates and General Pace, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on the Administration's FY 08 Department of Defense Budget Request

Senator Clinton Welcomes Funds for Fort Drum Expansion in President's FY 2008 Budget

Senators Schumer, Clinton and Congressman McNulty Introduce Bill to Close China Trade Loophole that Currently Hurts Capital Region Window Blinds Manufacturer

February 05

Senators Schumer, Clinton and Rep. Tim Bishop Applaud Budget Proposal for Brookhaven National Lab

Senators Schumer and Clinton Protest the Impact of the President's FY 2008 Budget on New Yorkers

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Reported Drop in Cooling Water at Indian Point Today

Senator Clinton: President's Budget Continues Misplaced Priorities

February 04

Marking 14th Anniversary of Landmark Family and Medical Leave Act, Senator Clinton Announces Proposal to Expand Leave Flexibility for Working Parents

February 03

Senator Clinton Calls on President to Fund Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in FY 08 Budget

February 02

Senator Clinton Calls on General Services Administration to Fully Fund Buffalo Courthouse Project

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the President�s Plan to Slash Funding for Children�s Health Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid

Senator Clinton Calls on President to Fund Early Childhood Programs in FY 08 Budget

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on United Nations Report on Climate Change

February 01

Senator Clinton's Remarks to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)

Senator Clinton Questions General George Casey Jr. on His Nomination to be United States Army Chief of Staff

Schumer, Clinton, Bishop: Energy Dept Assures Delegation It Will Fully Fund Brookhaven�s RHIC Program, Significantly Fund NSLS II Program

Statement of Senator Clinton on Senate Passage of Minimum Wage Bill

Clinton Announces Inclusion of Transit Financing Plan in FY 2008 White House Budget that Will Help Ensure Economic Recovery in Lower Manhattan

Statement of Senator Clinton on Exxon Mobil�s Announcement of Record $39.5 Billion Profit for 2006

January 2007

January 31

Senator Clinton Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Fight Gang Violence

Senator Clinton Meets with Port Authority of NY and NJ

Senator Clinton Meets with Renewable Energy Executives from Potsdam, NY

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the President�s Meeting Today with Ceasar Borja Jr.

January 30

Senator Clinton Questions Admiral William J. Fallon, Nominee for Commander, United States Central Command

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the President�s Meeting with Ceasar Borja Jr. and the Administration's Announcement of $25 million for the Treatment of Ground Zero Workers, Volunteers

Nelson, Clinton, Snowe Reintroduce Voice Over Internet E-911 Legislation

Senator Clinton Applauds AU Decision to Prevent Sudan from Assuming African Union Chair

January 29

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Vote by Sinn Fein to Endorse the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Rule of Law in the North

January 26

Senator Clinton Calls on President to Fund the Healthy, High-Performance Schools Program

Resolution Honoring New York Subway Hero Wesley Autrey Expected to Receive Unanimous Approval of the U.S. Senate Today

January 25

Senator Clinton Questions Defense Secretary William Perry, Ambassador Dennis Ross, and General Jack Keane on Iraq Strategy

Senators Sununu, Clinton, Gregg Introduce �Michelle�s Law� to Ensure College Students Have Access to Medical Leave

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Regarding the Port Authority�s Authorization of the Purchase of the Operating Lease at Stewart International Airport

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Regarding the Pentagon Decision to Extend the Combat Tour of Soldiers from 10th Mountain Division Brigade in Afghanistan

January 24

Senator Clinton, Mayors of Albany, Schenectady, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Mount Vernon Join to Promote a Better Agenda for New York�s Upstate Cities

January 23

Senator Clinton Secures Position on Three Key Subcommittees of Senate Armed Services Committee

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the State of the Union Address

Senator Clinton Questions General David Petraeus at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing

A State of the Union Message on 9/11 Health: Sick Responders in Washington to Watch President�s Speech, Push for Federal Aid

January 22

9/11 Responders to Attend State of the Union Address with Gallery Passes Provided by NY Senators, Reps.

Statement of Senator Clinton Marking the 34th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 21

Clinton Announces Legislation to Make Health Insurance Available to All Children

January 18

Senator Clinton Discusses Iraq on Fox News

Senator Clinton Discusses Iraq on PBS's NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

January 17

Senators Bayh and Clinton, Congressman McHugh Discuss Their Visit with US Troops in Iraq & Afghanistan

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Resolution on Iraq Introduced by Senators Biden, Hagel, Levin and Snowe

Bayh, Clinton Call for More Troops in Afghanistan

Senator Clinton Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling for Action in Darfur

January 16

Schumer, Clinton Renew Support for USPS� Creation of a Stamp Commemorating NY Painter Jasper Cropsey

Statement of Senator Clinton Regarding the EPA�s Announcement Today that It will Open Registration for the Post-9/11 Lower Manhattan Test and Clean Program

Senator Clinton Reintroduces Bill to Help Make College More Affordable and Accessible

January 15

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 14

Senators Bayh and Clinton, Congressman McHugh Visit Afghanistan and Pakistan, Head to Germany

January 13

Senators Bayh and Clinton, Congressman McHugh Complete Iraq Visit, Leave for Afghanistan

January 12

Bishop, Schumer, Clinton Urge Restoration of Important Science Funding Affecting BNL

Senators Bayh and Clinton, Congressman McHugh Visit US Troops in Iraq & Afghanistan

January 11

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on House Vote on Stem Cell Research

Senator Clinton Honors New York Hero Corporal Jason Dunham

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on National Town Hall Meeting on Children�s Health Coverage

With Reports of Possible Delay, Senator Clinton Urges Speedy Completion of New Indian Point Siren System

January 10

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the President�s Speech on Iraq

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on House Vote to Increase the Minimum Wage

January 09

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on 9/11 Commission Recommendations

Statement of Senator Clinton on Today's Reintroduction of Net Neutrality Legislation

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Regarding the Department of Homeland Security�s Announcement of FY 2007 Infrastructure Protection Program Grants for New York

January 08

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton On EPA Decision in Favor of Children�s Health

Senator Clinton Welcomes Announcement of New Funding for New York to Combat Lead Poisoning

Statement of Senator Clinton on the Fifth Anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act

January 05

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Regarding The Department of Homeland Security�s Urban Area Security Initiative Announcement

Senator Clinton Announces Senate Resolution Honoring New York Subway Hero

Senators Clinton, Schumer, Kennedy, Lautenberg And Menendez Re-Introduce Legislation to Address 9/11 Health Effects

January 04

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Warrentless Mail Inspection

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Her Swearing-In

[Alamom]

26. & this stuff, awards, etc.....nothing to do with BILL.

BTW, We do know here in the South. Many, many, many, people know her in the South.




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_awards_and_honors




Around 1994, then First Lady Hillary Clinton received the Living Legacy Award from the Women's International Center, in recognition of "her vast contributions in so many fields, especially honoring her work for women and children."
In May 1998, Clinton received the United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize for her work in health and social welfare, especially as it related to women, children, and families.
In April 1999, Clinton was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Children of Chernobyl Relief Fund for her support of that Ukrainian organization's efforts regarding legacy effects of the Chernobyl accident.

In June 1999, Clinton received the "Mother Teresa Award", the highest honor given to civilians by Albania. This was in recognition of her humanitarian efforts following the Kosovo War and worldwide.
On March 26, 2004, Clinton was presented with the inaugural Nursing Health and Humanity Award from the University of Rochester School of Nursing.
On February 13, 2005, Clinton was awarded the German Media Prize 2004, "Hillary Clinton is a model politician for millions of women around the world" who "represents in an exemplary way women's rights", the jury for the prize said.

On February 15, 2005, Clinton was given the American Medical Women's Association's "President’s Vision & Voice Award", for being an advocate for women's health and related issues.
On July 30, 2005, Clinton was given the Reserve Officers Association's National President's Award.
In September 2005, Clinton initially accepted but later rejected honorary membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha due to its exclusive requirements which would prevent her from accepting honorary membership in other National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.
On October 9, 2005, Clinton was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
In April 2006, Clinton was honored with the Remembrance Award from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
On June 14, 2006, Clinton received an Energy Leadership Award from the United States Energy Association's Energy Efficiency Forum, in recognition of her leadership on energy issues.



I got more. :*

[Infinite Hope]

27. Wow, lots of good info. Thanks. Don't forget her work on the Nixon impeachment proceedings. n/t

[juajen]

28. Thank you, thank you, thank you

I have never seen this all in one place. I know she's dedicated and brilliant; but have not been able to elucidate this very well. I will be copying your posts to scatter around to naysayers.

One thing no one ever has the guts to acknowledge is the debt the country owes her for keeping her marriage and Bill together during the Monica crisis.

I don't know why it's so hard for women and men to admit that they forgive their spouses for infidelities and other mistakes all the time. She showed fortitude, compassion and love; and, this nation is better for her handling of her earth shattering difficulties. She is a strong and very capable woman; well qualified in all respects to be the first female President of the United States.

GO, HILLARY, GO!

[NDP]

35. I repeat, what has Hillary Clinton done to be in first place in the polls? Nothing, considering...

...that most of those polled don't have a clue about any of that, not that it screams "President," anyway. It's all name recognition up to this point.

[Clarkie1]

30. Edwards is only pulling 13% in his home state...

I will say it before and I will say it again: I do not believe Edwards will be considered a "first tier" candidate by the time of the Iowa caucus (if he is still in the race).

I could be wrong, but I think it's all downhill for Edwards from here.

[madfloridian]

31. I disagree.

Edwards has been working building on the ground alliances. He has a good chance.

[Colobo]

32. He could reverse this if...

He manages to pull off an impressive performance in the upcoming debates, but... it will be hard... his battle is quite uphill...

[NDP]

34. Yeah, and anyone who believes that will believe anything

Even those lying ARG Polls had Edwards at 30% in NC. I'm pretty sure I could "create" a poll and put together a sample to get the results that I want. Tell me, if the Republicans want Hillary to be the nominee (which they do), and they own the companies that either sponsor or conduct the polls, do you think it's beyond the reach of the Republicans to create polls that give the appearance that Hillary Clinton is destroying the field, or do you think that that's ridiculous, and something that not even the GOP would stoop to doing?

It's early, but not too early for tricks or for people being duped. :banghead: And no, I'm not saying that she isn't out front, but people need to stop thinking that some poll today means anything for January 2008.

I repeat. What has Hillary "done" to be in first place? Absolutely nothing. So why would people "act like" she is?

[election_2004]

36. But...but...but...

...she was a victim! The Right-Wing has been vicious to her! Her husband cheated on her! She's a strong woman! They've thrown everything but the kitchen sink at her but none of it's stuck! She has the best political advisor in the country at her side, and together they'll bring back the peace and prosperity of the 1990s! She won over voters in upstate New York along with her Republican colleagues! Our country owes her our undying support!

[NDP]

43. Hopefully you are being sarcastic, because we don't owe her anything. Everyone has problems in life

[rodeodance]

52. I for one. hope he stays IN. We needs all the canidates for a vigorous Debate.

[Moloch]

44. Edwards should really throw in the towel....

if Clinton has almost double the points of his in his home state. I guess North Carolinians are too smart to be fooled by Edwards' double-talk.

[bigdarryl]

46. the election is a year away he shouldn't throw in anything.

[Adelante]

45. Whew

Even as just a snapshot of today, that's gotta hurt. (You big meanie.)

[wyldwolf]

49. can you hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth in this thread?

[rodeodance]

50. I am pleasantly surprized about Clinton.

[ProudDad]

53. Wrong again wolfie

The actual winner of the poll was:

Too Early to Tell and Don't Know: 46%

The Hillary: 30%
Barack: 14%
Edwards: 8%

Looks like a name recognition thing once you get past the thinking folks...nice try...


http://www.elon.edu/e-web/elonpoll/022607.xhtml

[wyldwolf]

54. I haven't been wrong yet, proudGrandpa

"Too Early to Tell and Don't Know" aren't candidates.