Michigan: Hillary widens an already strong lead...

[SaveElmer]

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has widened an already strong lead over her Democratic rivals in Michigan, but the picture on the Republican side remains unclear, according to a new poll.

Forty-nine percent of 400 likely Democratic presidential primary voters polled by Lansing-based EPIC-MRA said the New York senator was their pick, while 18 percent backed Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois and 15 percent favored former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina.

All other Democratic candidates got 2 percent or less, while 12 percent of those polled said they were undecided.

http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/michigan/index.ssf?/base/politics-1/1195217058241310.xml&storylist=newsmichigan

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

1. the pug results:

Among the 400 likely Republican presidential primary voters polled, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani got 28 percent, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had 25 percent, former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson had 13 percent, Arizona Sen. John McCain got 12 percent and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee received 9 percent.

"Huckabee is a big player in determining who wins the Michigan primary," said pollster Ed Sarpolus, who noted that since his August poll Huckabee, who then had 3 percent support, has gained ground.

[Rock_Garden]

2. K & R, Elmer!

Did you enjoy the debate last night?

:hi:

[SaveElmer]

3. Very much indeed...

A very good night not just for Hillary...but for the Democratic Party IMO...

[Rock_Garden]

4. Yes, IMO, too, because....

Even the worst thing that any of our Democratic candidates said about one another was nothing compared to what the Repubican candidates say about them. And the level of discourse last night was good, considering it was hosted by CNN, and considering none of them were given the time or the opportunity to delve into any issue deeply. I kept thinking how professional all of them sounded, and I was reminded of why I'm a Democrat. And they looked and sounded positive! That's what I think will get one of them into the White House. All of them are running on ideas for positive change. I can feel the momentum building for the election. Bring it on! I'm ready to campaign for our nominee.

[Renew Deal]

5. Too bad it's not going to count.

:shrug:

[Windy]

6. Because of the shenanagins of the Michigan Democratic party,

HRc is the only candidate on the ballot. And because the primary was moved up, we lose delegates to the nominating convention.

Don't get all excited, its not a victory.