At this time in 2003, the frontrunner for the Dem nomination was Howard Dean.

[rinsd]

In a CBS News poll taken 11/10-11/13, he garnered 14% to lead his next rival Gephardt at 12%. Other + Don't Know = 38%.

In a FoxNews/Opinion Dynamics polls taken 11/18-11/19, he garnered 18% to his closest competitor Wes Clark at 14%. Other/Someone else + Won't vote/Don't Know = 31%.

In a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll taken 11/14-11/15, Dean was tied with Wes Clark @ 17%(less than 1 week earlier he had a 2 pt lead on Lieberman). Other/don't know/no opinion stood at 13%.

In a Time/CNN poll taken 11/18-11/19, Dean garnered 14% to Wes Clark's 12%. Not sure + Other = 32%

In a Newsweek poll taken 11/6-11/7, Dean garnered 16% to Wes Clark's 15%. Not Sure/Other/None = 26%.

In a NBC News/WSJ poll taken 11/8-11/10, Dean was losing to Wes Clark (17% to 15%) with Not Sure/Other/None = 19%

In a Pew Poll taken 11/18-12/1, Dean was tied with Wes Clark at 15% with 24% don't know/other.

http://www.pollingreport.com/wh04dem.htm

Thru December his lead would "swell" at most 5 more points.

The 2004 election had no stars. It was a cast that needed to be introduced to the public. Which is why the leads were never great and the undecided numbers were so high.

That is not the case this year. Things can certainly change but 2008 is not 2004.

[MADem]

1. No he wasn't. Other/Someone Else/Don't Know was leading the pack at up to nearly 40%!!! nt

[onehandle]

2. "Presidential Candidate Other/Someone Else/Don't Know" stunk!

I'll never throw my vote behind them again!

[rinsd]

4. True (nt)

[redqueen]

6. I think that's still the case.

I think Hillary leads among those with a preference.

Or at least I saw one recent poll posted here which included the "undecided" votes, and it was the most popular response.

[Rabo Karabekian]

3. Too Bad Edwards or Kucinich Wasn't Leading Now

Yeah I know, wasn't it great. Blast that damned scream, he would have crushed Bush IMHO.

[Debi]

5. I know, alright already

I'm having flashbacks. :cry:

At the JJ Dinner Saturday night I remembered watching Dean come it - the screaming of the crowd - the unfurling of the Win With Dean banners - his speech - *sigh* WHAT A NIGHT!

[demnan]

7. I think that we all know Mrs. Clinton is likely to get the nomination

but some of us continue to work for the candidates we believe are closer to how we feel on the issues.

That's how politics are done. This party needs a left wing, I'm determined to be a voice as part of that left wing.

Dean admirably filled that role on 2004, and I supported him then.

[goodgd_yall]

8. The numbers were closer back then

Nationally, the polls show Clinton with a sizable lead over the other candidates. Dean was never that far ahead of the pack in 2003.

[Politicub]

9. I remember those heady days

With meetups for Dean, etc. What a disappointment it was when he didn't recieve the nom!