Rasmussen: Post-Kennedy Endorsement, Obama Only Down By Six In Massachusetts

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Rasmussen: Post-Kennedy Endorsement, Obama Only Down By Six In Massachusetts
By Eric Kleefeld - January 30, 2008, 9:42PM
A new Rasmussen poll in Massachusetts shows that Hillary Clinton is now barely ahead of Barack Obama, in the wake of the Ted Kennedy endorsement. Hillary leads with 43%, followed by Obama at 37% and the now-departed John Edwards with 11%.

Rasmussen did not have a previous poll of the Massachusetts primary, but a SurveyUSA poll from last week, before Obama's political adoption by the Kennedy family, had her ahead by a whopping 37 points. It looks like Massachusetts is officially a race now.

http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2008/01/rasmussen_postkennedy_endorsement_obama_only_down_by_six_in_massachusetts.php

The Teddy Bear walks softly,
but he carries a big stick!

This is very good news.

Which is surprising since it is Kerry who headed the ticket just four years ago.

I am surprised Kerry had no effect while Ted may singlehandedly deliver the state to Obama.

I don't even frickin' care!

Whatever helps Obama win!

no Massachusetts poll after Kerry's endorsement. What Kerry also brings is his list which can and has given Obama more money and more volunteers, not to mention, Kerry has taken on the role of a very strong surrogate - needed especially because HRC has the former President. Kennedy is there too - and between them they can say things that Obama himself can't say.

Consider that Kerry openly speaking of past vs future was picked up by the media and that frame is far more common. How many people were saying "transformational" before Kerry did, versus afterwards. Pundits may not credit Kerry - but he did get themes out that the Obama campaign wanted out - he is also very on message in the various comments he has made for Obama.

love to hear from the Hill supporters who said it wouldn't help him to be endorsed by Teddy.

Wasnt he down over 30 points a little while ago?

if he loses by 5, he gets almost half the delegates and she gets slightly more than half, unless his support is more geographically broad than hers is, in which case he may pull another NV.

you still haven't admitted that you spread the disgusting lie about the music played at his Iowa victory party- even after you had the proof that it was a lie rubbed in your little face. Who would believe one fucking word that comes tripping off your keyboard?

Democratic Polls
Democratic Primary Date: 2/5/08

Delegates At Stake: 121. Awarded Proportionally

Survey USA
Date: 1/22-23
Massachusetts
Added: 1/26/08
Est. MoE = 4.0%

Hillary Clinton 59%
Barack Obama 22%
John Edwards 11%
Unsure 6%
Other 2%
Source



Survey USA
Date: 1/16
Massachusetts
Added: 1/18/08
Est. MoE = 4.2%

Hillary Clinton 56%
Barack Obama 23%
John Edwards 14%
Unsure 4%
Other 3%
Source



7News Suffolk University
Mid-date: 4/14/2007
Massachusetts
Est. MoE = 6.2%

Hillary Clinton 32%
John Edwards 19%
Barack Obama 18%
Al Gore 13%
Bill Richardson 4%
Dennis Kucinich 1%
Joe Biden 1%
Unsure 12%
Source





Hillary Clinton 35%
Barack Obama 24%
John Edwards 19%
Dennis Kucinich 2%
Wesley Clark 2%
Bill Richardson 1%
Joe Biden 1%
Chris Dodd 1%
Unsure 15%

why else would you be posting pre-Kennedy endorsement polls?

while you're at it, they are about as accurate at this point.

you don't scare anybody. I'm not scared by wholly outdated polling numbers.

You should be ashamed to have that screen name. "KennedyGuy" my ass. More like ShillbotGuy.

That's what you call endorsements.

Just a week ago he was 37 points behind.

You're better than this, man.

You'd be all over Hillary if she almost closed a 37 point gap.

And now that he bridged the gap to single dits, you are playing strawman?

Hillary. He feels that most independents will vote centrist.

well that just prove that Teddy doesn't carry any wait.

It does explain Hillary's quick trip there.

78 Percent of his supporters have a favorable view of Obama, while 58 percent have a favorable view of Hillary.

and was totally unimpressed with the endorsement.

dems and real progressives and liberals know that Ted Kennedy is terrific. And your husband isn't a dem and clearly isn't a progressive or liberal.

to Hillary. You do realize, don't you, that your husband is simply one person and not a reflection of all indies?

:wtf:

I'm a masshole Indie, and I don't vote centrist. I also have a very high opinion of my Senators.

It's bound to mean something the more you say it. :thumbsup:

and CT is tied as well.

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Most folks don't know what Massachusetts really thinks of the Kennedys.

to make the pathetic claim that the Kennedys are disliked in MA. And obviously it's not too soon. You may not like it, but it looks like Obama has real momentum.

I personally have voted for Senator Kennedy (and Kerry) every time they have run for the senate. But believe it, people in Massachusetts do not all like or respect the Kennedys, and many would not necessarily support or follow his endorsement.

Endorsements and such take several days to settle in. Sometimes a week. Check the polls in a few days.

but I know for a fact that Kennedy has a very high approval rating. And I think Rasmussen knows a bit more than you do. He attributes Obama's rise in the polls there with Kennedy's endorsement.

so while I'm sure there is s segment that dislikes the Kennedys, they obviously represent a minority.

Finally, a state where Obama has an edge with the machinery.

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oh, yeah! just wait

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by your avatar, I would say we are on the same side.

I think I have those people on ignore.

I'm sure Ted will be out on the hustlings for Obama in both states.

New York
California
Connecticut
Massachusetts

I don't think he will necessarily pull out a win (maybe in CT), but he'll still get delegates.

And I'll say it looks like Dan Abrams was pretty off tonight. Obama seems to have all kinds of momentum.

While I would still say that Hillary is the clear front runner, even if she takes most of the Super Tuesday states, a close second in the biggest states can keep Obama going since the delegates will be split.

And considering Kennedy's popularity in his home state, it should be no surprise he (and his niece for that matter) hold SOME influence....

like, uh.... Ted K. :rofl: