The CNN Pre-Debate Spin
15 November 2007 1:27 pm by Taylor Marsh
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Mark
Penn is hitting Clinton’s leadership lead hard. Opponents of Clinton dislike Penn intensely, but he’s good at what he does. Part of a press memo from Penn:
Senator Clinton also has an overwhelming lead among Democrats on being knowledgeable
and experienced enough to handle the presidency (76% for Clinton and 41% for
Obama), having the strong leadership qualities needed to be president (72%
for Clinton and 55% for Obama), being inspirational and an exciting choice
for president (64% for Clinton and 56% for Obama), being a good commander
in chief (63% for Clinton and 43% for Obama) and bringing real change to the
direction of the country (63% for Clinton and 52% for Obama) (NBC/WSJ Nov
1-5).
Interesting news out of Iowa, which isn’t great for Edwards or Obama, because it comes after the JJ dinner, the impact of which doesn’t seem to have reached beyond the event itself:
92% of those saying they support Clinton say their support is definite.
50% of those saying they support Edwards say their support is definite.
41% of those saying they support Obama say their support is definite.
67% of those saying they support Richardson say their support is definite.
It’s why Chase Marytyn’s anlaysis of the push
polling in that state, which he delivered on my show yesterday is actually
more convincing than
mine. I believe it came from Republicans. Chase thinks the calls came from
the Edwards camp, because they are increasingly worried that their support in
Iowa is slipping. The poll above isn’t good for his team. Chase is only speculating, but I’ve got the audio cut down from my show yesterday here
and here. (Takes a minute to download.)
Listen, then you decide.
I’ll check in once I get set up at the debate.
