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NH Voters Like What They See of Clinton

Post-debate numbers show senator surging ahead in Granite State

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 12, 2007 7:48 AM CDT
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(Newser) – In the race for New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton has shot ahead of her Democratic opponents, opening a 14-point lead over Barack Obama since the June 3 debate. With the primary 7 months away, Clinton is overwhelmingly considered the strongest leader, thumping a list of rivals that includes Al Gore. And there's a new name on the radar: Bill Richardson.

Clinton dominates in the CNN/WMUR poll released yesterday even though she’s ranked third in likability. Meanwhile, John Edwards is falling off sharply, perhaps because of rhetorical attacks on his rivals, CNN says. The man who used to be the next vice president is dead even with Richardson, who may hope only to be the next vice president.

Democratic presidential hopefuls former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., left, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. , right, were among those on stage who raised their hands to say they would eliminate the don't ask, don't tell policy toward gays in the U.S. Military during the...
Democratic presidential hopefuls former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., left, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. , right, were among those on stage who raised their hands to say they...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York, introduces herself to members of the crowd during a fundraiser for state Sen. Staci Appel, D-Indianola, at Warren County Fair grounds in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, June 9. 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Rowley)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York, introduces herself to members of the crowd during a fundraiser for state Sen. Staci Appel, D-Indianola, at Warren County Fair...   (Associated Press)
Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses a town hall meeting sponsored by the AFL-CIO in Detroit, Saturday, June 9, 2007. Clinton said that the U.S. is ready for change but it must reinvest in manufacturing, education and universal health care. The Democratic senator from New York said as president,...
Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses a town hall meeting sponsored by the AFL-CIO in Detroit, Saturday, June 9, 2007. Clinton said that the U.S. is ready for change but it must reinvest...   (Associated Press)
Democratic Presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-NY, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in downtown Washington, Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Sen. Clinton launched 'Club 44', an event to reach out to young women. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Democratic Presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-NY, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in downtown Washington, Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Sen. Clinton launched 'Club 44', an event...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., left, answers a question alongside Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. during the Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., Sunday, June 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., left, answers a question alongside Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. during the Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by Saint Anselm College...   (Associated Press)
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