Republican John McCain and Democrat John Edwards have fallen out of the "top tier" in a new poll of New Hampshire. Republican Fred Thompson and Democrat Bill Richardson, meanwhile, have moved up.
The poll by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center for CNN and WMUR-TV in Manchester shows the beleaguered McCain falling to fourth place with 12%. Mitt Romney was first with 33%, Rudy Giuliani was second with 18% and Fred Thompson -- still undeclared -- in third at 13%.
WMUR says Edwards' support is "sputtering." The new poll puts Hillary Clinton in the lead with 33% support and Barack Obama second at 25%. Richardson, the New Mexico governor, moved into third with 10%, while Edwards is fourth at 8%.
McCain won the New Hampshire primary in 2000 by 19 points. The new numbers come after a series of dramatic staff departures and news that his campaign is nearly broke. Pollster Andy Smith attributes McCain's problems in large part to his support for a controversial immigration bill.
Republican John McCain and Democrat John Edwards have fallen out of the "top tier" in a new poll of New Hampshire. Republican Fred Thompson and Democrat Bill Richardson, meanwhile, have moved up.
The poll by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center for CNN and WMUR-TV in Manchester shows the beleaguered McCain falling to fourth place with 12%. Mitt Romney was first with 33%, Rudy Giuliani was second with 18% and Fred Thompson -- still undeclared -- in third at 13%.
WMUR says Edwards' support is "sputtering." The new poll puts Hillary Clinton in the lead with 33% support and Barack Obama second at 25%. Richardson, the New Mexico governor, moved into third with 10%, while Edwards is fourth at 8%.
McCain won the New Hampshire primary in 2000 by 19 points. The new numbers come after a series of dramatic staff departures and news that his campaign is nearly broke. Pollster Andy Smith attributes McCain's problems in large part to his support for a controversial immigration bill.
Another great Richardson Round Up by Stephen Cassidy. Promoted by Joaquin
Highlighting his considerable foreign expertise, Governor Bill Richardson last week set forth a path to avoiding military confrontation with Iran over its nuclear program. Richardson called on Bush administration to stop threatening Iran with "incendiary rhetoric," and instead recognize our interests in engaging Iran diplomatically.
Richardson's week ended with a well-received speech before Latino leaders in Florida. Decrying the tone of the debate in the Senate on the immigration bill and how Latinos are portrayed in the media, Richardson asked:
Do you notice that when they depict immigrants, they have someone crossing a wall, jumping as if they are criminals? How about the farmers who break their backs working or those who are cleaning the toilets and working at the hotel where we stay? How about the American media covering the immigrant who died protecting his country?
Also of note, Pollster.com added Richardson to its Top Democrats charts, joining Clinton, Obama and Edwards. Charles Franklin of Pollster.com stated, "For other Democratic candidates, we've not seen a substantial upturn anywhere. Richardson stands alone in that respect at the moment."
For a full review of Richardson's week, continue reading. Read More »
Richardson's week ended with a well-received speech before Latino leaders in Florida. Decrying the tone of the debate in the Senate on the immigration bill and how Latinos are portrayed in the media, Richardson asked:
Do you notice that when they depict immigrants, they have someone crossing a wall, jumping as if they are criminals? How about the farmers who break their backs working or those who are cleaning the toilets and working at the hotel where we stay? How about the American media covering the immigrant who died protecting his country?
Also of note, Pollster.com added Richardson to its Top Democrats charts, joining Clinton, Obama and Edwards. Charles Franklin of Pollster.com stated, "For other Democratic candidates, we've not seen a substantial upturn anywhere. Richardson stands alone in that respect at the moment."
For a full review of Richardson's week, continue reading. Read More »
If there was any doubt why Bill Richardson is gaining in Iowa, this should make it all clear.
Republican polling firm, Strategic Vision, has just released a poll of likely Iowa caucus voters. And here's the question that shows why Governor Richardson is gaining on the other candidates in Iowa.
6. Do you favor a withdrawal of all United States military from Iraq within the next six months? (Democrats Only)
Yes 83%
No 6%
Undecided 11%
The question might have been phrased, "Do you support Bill Richardson's plan for ending the war in Iraq?" because getting our troops out within the next 6 months is exactly what Governor Richardson is calling for, and he's the only candidate pushing that position. And apparently 83% of likely Democratic caucus-goers in Iowa like that position.
His position on the war in Iraq is a key reason, Governor Richardson has moved up to third in Iowa.
h/t to MyDD.
Dear Iowa Democrat,
It has been a busy week for Governor Bill Richardson's campaign here in Iowa: Our TV ads are still being widely praised and well-received; the Governor unveiled a bold new Energy Plan; and we had a very successful trip in Southwest Iowa.
Sunday's Des Moines Register showed Richardson moving significantly into double-digits in the latest statewide caucus poll.
Monday, the governor formally announced his candidacy for president.
And today we are announcing the launch of our new "Iowa for Richardson" webpage.
Make no mistake about - while we are using today's latest technology (including this email!) and innovative, engaging TV ads - we will run an aggressive, old-fashioned, one-handshake-at-a-time caucus operation.
But don't take my word for it - read what has been reported in the press over the past few days:
- RICHARDSON'S OLD-SCHOOL IOWA STRATEGY PAYING DIVIDENDS
Richardson's visit to the small GOP-leaning Montgomery County seat... is part of his campaign's strategy to play the Iowa caucuses game by the old rules, not rely on star quality and packed events that don't offer the access Iowans have come to expect, demand even. - Iowa Independent - ONE HANDSHAKE AT A TIME
"I'm going to be here for the next eight months - I'm not going to give a speech and leave." It is a strategy right out of the playbook of Jimmy Carter, who made Iowa caucuses his launching pad in 1976. Shake every hand; hit every town, large and small, and shock the political establishment with a surprise showing. - CBS News senior political correspondent Jeff Greenfield - BIG HELPING OF POLITICS ON RICHARDSON'S BILL OF FARE
His grassroots campaign was on full display Friday at a Sapp Bros. truck plaza, where he treated about 20 potential Iowa caucusgoers to breakfast and answered questions about illegal immigration and Iraq. Afterward, the gregarious governor shook hands with cooks and waitresses and surprised diners. - Omaha World Herald - "GRASSROOTS" CAMPAIGNING LIVES
Instead, he prefers the grassroots way of doing things, appearing at coffee shops and in people's homes. "The voters want to see you up close," he said Friday. Richardson, the governor of New Mexico, is doing just that this weekend around the Omaha/Council Bluffs area - and, as he has done elsewhere, getting positive results. - Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil - RICHARDSON INSTINCTIVE WITH IOWA-FLAVORED HUMOR
Of the top four Democratic candidates in the race, Bill Richardson, the New Mexico governor, is most natural with a Sunday lemonade-brand of spontaneous humor. It's instinctive for him, and it's one of the reasons he's climbing in the polls... As Richardson hits the small towns of Iowa, pays his dues the old-fashioned way, he'll make many Iowans comfortable with him. He comes across as a person who genuinely likes people. The same cannot be said of all candidates. - Iowa Independent
Iowa will be seeing a great deal of Governor Bill Richardson this summer. We are committed to running a grassroots effort ... and committed to earning your support - "One handshake at a time."
Sincerely,
Robert Becker
State Director
Iowa for Richardson
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