November 15, 2007
Posted: 09:09 AM ET

Watch Bill Schneider's report about new CNN poll.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. Hillary Clinton has a large lead over her rivals among Nevada Democratic caucus-goers, according to a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Wednesday.

The New York Democrat is the top pick of over half, 51 percent, of the likely caucus participants interviewed for the poll. Her closest rival, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, was the choice of 23 percent. Former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina came in at 11 percent.

All other candidates came in at single digits: New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, 5 percent; Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, 4 percent; former Sen. Mike Gravel at 1 percent and Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich at 1 percent.

Sen. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut received less than one percent.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Schneider • Hillary Clinton • Iowa • John Edwards • Nevada • New Hampshire • Polls


Ella   November 14th, 2007 10:33 pm ET

HOORAY FOR HILLARY CLINTON! She runs a brilliant campaign! We all believe that she is the only person that the Republicans can beat! Hooray for Hillary! We are your Stepford followers!

Ella   November 14th, 2007 10:35 pm ET

whoops! either typo or Freudian slip!
HOORAY FOR HILLARY CLINTON! She runs a brilliant campaign! We all believe that she is the only person that the Republicans can/can't beat! Hooray for Hillary! We are your Stepford followers!

Posted By Ella : November 14, 2007 10:33 pm

Claude, Mesa AZ   November 14th, 2007 10:55 pm ET

Total name recognition, no substance. Hillary Clinton sucks eggs taking no position on any issue. She will not get my vote.

Amy, Austin, TX   November 15th, 2007 12:26 am ET

Don't let the media dictate your choices. Give Biden a look!

David Branch, Waco, Texas   November 15th, 2007 5:30 am ET

No doubt Nevadans empathise with her position on fake marriages.

mark wilkes barre pa   November 15th, 2007 5:44 am ET

does'nt surprise me in the least bit,,, pandering to special intrest, lieing about her real agenda, stooping to any low to silence her compitition, refusing to answer any tough question. It is the exact same campain George Bush used and Bill Clinton used to secure 16 years in the whitehouse before her. So why would this poll surprise you ??? What surprises me is that america could possibly fall for this AGAIN !!!

Mark Columbus, Ohio   November 15th, 2007 5:55 am ET

The democrats are crazy if they nominate Hillary. They need to nominate someone that has a lot of experience like Biden because he isn't controversial. Leave it to the Dems to shoot themselves in the foot once again.

WatchingHillary.com

J 217   November 15th, 2007 6:29 am ET

CLINTON '08!

JB Boston MA   November 15th, 2007 8:50 am ET

Hey CNN-

How many more times are you going to tell us this. Stop trying to jam her down our throats! She is not liked by the majority of people. She will not win even if she wins the Primary. End of story. Maybe you should think about saving face and latch on to someone else Or better yet, report unbiasedly!

Kate, Aurora CO   November 15th, 2007 9:20 am ET

Shocking news really. A state that is overridden with illegal immigrants is favoring a candidate who is all for amnesty. Really shocking.

Megha, San Antonio, TX   November 15th, 2007 9:32 am ET

Hey JB:
Did you say bring up your "bias" concern for Tim Russert also? If you want to be fair and unbiased, may be you should hit up NBC as well.

DMW, Roeland Park, KS   November 15th, 2007 9:44 am ET

We love Hillary!!! All of you haters keep on hating. It will not matter.

You all just hate her because you can! You listen to all of the crap and believe it….simply sheep being lead by the nose.

John Pikeville Kentucky   November 15th, 2007 10:09 am ET

This is exactly the kind of reporting we don't need in an election. I'd like to hear more about issues and qualifications. If the media would talk about substantive issues, they would have to say less about the frontrunners and more about Bill Richardson.

Tom - Dedham, Mass   November 15th, 2007 10:10 am ET

Poll Clinton leads in Nevada:

Rinse, lather repeat.

Rinse, lather repeat.

We need positive Clinton news, can't resist the urge……..

Poll Clinton leads in Nevada:

JB Boston MA   November 15th, 2007 10:11 am ET

I was commenting on the fact that CNN ran the same story on the ticker, 3 stories apart.

Tim Russert is one of the most unbiased newscasters I have seen in many years. He has the best show on TV. I never miss it. I bet you are one of those people that thinks Keith is unbiased. : )

Tim was not biased in asking Hillary a legitimate question. I also bet you think people are "piling on" her because she is a woman. NO! She is the frontrunner. It happens every election.

Ray, Boston, MA   November 15th, 2007 10:11 am ET

Hillary haters get a grip! It seems those against the next president are against her based on poor homework. Sit down and actually read the accomplishments. Study the failures. Then conclude. Finally, a strong female has overcome the strong male!

Kim, Sacramento, CA   November 15th, 2007 10:19 am ET

Once again, what they don't tell you is that at least 50% of the voters are still undecided. People who are undecided are NOT trying to decide between Clinton and another - he support is maxed out.

Mike, Warren MI   November 15th, 2007 10:21 am ET

To everyone who says that Clinton can't win the election because no one likes her, how do you explain her great numbers in the polls? Usually people don't vote for someone if they don't like them.

My prediction is that we are looking at the first female president, and while she is going to have a real tough time trying to get the country back on track after 8 years of W, she will do a wonderful job.

A. Thomas, New York, NY   November 15th, 2007 10:26 am ET

ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL (Nov. 4, 2007) –

Clinton retains a sizable lead for the nomination. Within her party, Clinton’s riding the two-horse team of strength and electability.

For among leaned Democrats:
62% Think Clinton Electable,
15% Think Obama Electable, &
14% Think John Edwards Electable.

The figures are virtually identical among registered voters and likely voters. Her reputation for overall leadership also lends Clinton a more-than 2-1 advantage among Democrats in trust to handle Iraq and Iran alike.

Alan H. Rindge, NH   November 15th, 2007 10:37 am ET

It seems election after election candidates talk about the changes they will bring to Washington but nothing much ever changes. I think Washington needs a fresh breeze to clear the stale air, and I believe Barack Obama is that breeze.

Jack, Greenville, SC   November 15th, 2007 10:39 am ET

The polls don't "lie", but they also don't give the "real" picture of the electorate. They rarely ever include college students as they don't call dorm phone lines (and, guess what, cynicism aside, college students do vote). They ignore a huge portion of the population that only uses cellphones (no land line to call). And often they call at times when many people do not want to answer the phone.
These numbers mean next to nothing.

Adole, Oxford MS   November 15th, 2007 10:44 am ET

Also JB
"she is not liked by a majority of people"
get your facts right bud! Clearly, if she's leading the polls, she is liked by a majority. It kills me how people try to make a point and end up proving what kind of people voted Bush into office.

Chris, Pensacola FL   November 15th, 2007 10:51 am ET

No, she doesn't.

Ed, NC   November 15th, 2007 11:19 am ET

Hillary is a divider. Just read the comments.

john williams san diego, ca.   November 15th, 2007 11:39 am ET

the only poll that matters to America, is the one that shows 44% of registered voters would NEVER vote for her royal highness. Her polished war machine will not be able to keep her from pulling a 'Howard Dean' within the next year.

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   November 15th, 2007 11:47 am ET

I'm tired of hearing how Hillary is a "divider". The dividers are the people who have spewed hate at the Clintons for years and can't handle the fact that they have survived every attack and even thrived.

Bill is the most popular living ex president and Hillary has won the respect of her colleagues in the senate by being a hard worker and by reaching out to the other side of the aisle. Even conservatives like Sen. Graham, Sen. Brownback and Newt Gingrich speak highly of her skills and acumen.

Disagreeing with someone's politics is acceptable, but hating that person shows more about the hater than the recipient of said hate.

Linda, San Bernardino, CA   November 15th, 2007 11:50 am ET

It is the epoch of the women. Hillary Clinton will make herstory. We have been waiting since biblical times.

TJFRMLA   November 15th, 2007 11:52 am ET

I'd rather stick needles in my eyes than see Hillary Clinton as President of the United States of America.

She'll NEVER get my vote.
OBAMA '08

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   November 15th, 2007 11:58 am ET

This is terrific news for Hillary. With all the pillaring she has taken from her male cohorts she has hung in there quite well. She is running a campaign that will become the standard for future office seekers. One of her best asset is of course Bill and her broad knowledge of government and how Washington works.

Dan, TX   November 15th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

I'm an independent voter, I would vote for Obama. I would never vote for Clinton. I'll take four more years of self-immolation with a republican over Clinton and wait until the democrats wake up and nominate Obama.

Megha, San Antonio, TX   November 15th, 2007 12:25 pm ET

hey TJFRMLA
get your needles out, coz Obama's hypocicy is coming to the forefront now, and that ain't taking him to the White House.

Chris, Middletown, CT   November 15th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

Do you think its all the radioactive waste buried in Nevada that would cause the lack of sound judgement it takes to vote for a Hillary Clinton? I'm really wondering…there should be a study done….she has yet to answer one question…and her followers are looking for another Bill Clinton era (which by the way was due to a Republican congress and senate….but I digress)

Lynn, Reno NV   November 15th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

Living in Nevada, I know that the greatest majority of voters are undecided yet. Most people are not paying attention. If they count like caucus voters as those who participated last time, then it is a very small sample. Just 9000 went to caucus in 2004. So they are polling the Democratic party establishment people, who of course support Clinton. This is no surprise then. Also Nevada is a very transient state. People move around and lot, and new people are coming in all the time. So they could have a bias here on who they are calling. The long time Democrats, will of course be the party people.

RuthieM   November 15th, 2007 12:36 pm ET

All of Hillary's poll numbers have been 'the name', stupid. It's the name, stupid, the name. I've never been polled but if a pollster called me I would rant Clinton because that's the only name I truly know, it would have nothing to do with NOTHIN' else! My brother in NY never heard of Obama until I mentioned him, my brother in Florida never heard of an Obama either until I mentioned him. Believe it or not there are still people who've never heard of Obama. So if Obama loses this election it will be because America only hears the name Clinton when they need to hear the name Obama because it is only his candidacy that will change the direction of this nation, the direction of the world for the good.

Amy, FL   November 15th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

When will people wake up and put their support behind Biden? None of the Repub candidates can hold a candle to him. The Hillary and Obama groupies are gonna lose us the election again.

Wake up people!

Raymond, El Paso TX   November 15th, 2007 1:24 pm ET

David Branch, Waco, Texas WROTE: ~ "No doubt Nevadans empathise with her position on fake marriages."

I wasn't there long but I hope native-Nevadans get to ask the questions because unless you've lived there and get to know them, you would never know how independent they really are. I would say the poll was probably answered mostly by the transplants that have moved into that state.

AJ, IL   November 15th, 2007 1:57 pm ET

Clinton leads a poll in Nevada. YADA YADA YADA! Nevada is mostly known for Las Vegas (aka Sin City) and Sin City loves sinners, so the Clintons fit right in. Hillary will be at the debate, guess where Bill will be?

Hillarylover in SA   November 15th, 2007 2:13 pm ET

CLINTON 08! No one comes close! Anyone who thinks Obama is a better candidate should seriously reconsider. He can't even come up w/records from his terms at the senate. odd very odd!

JB Boston MA   November 15th, 2007 2:26 pm ET

People need to get their facts straight. She is winning in polls amongst dems. When you ask registered republicans, the numbers change drastically. She is disliked by the majority of the people in the US. Last I say 78% negatives. Higher than Bush.

SHE CANNOT WIN!

Mark my words, IF she wins the primary, she will lose to a R.

And besides, why would you want someone with the scandals, the issues, the lying etc. . .

A wise man who knows the Clinton's said (rough quote), It's not the lying but the ease to which the Clinton's are able to lie.

How is it that she new to call on that College student, but didn't know that she was a plant? Clearly she had notes on that exact question.

SHE IS A LIAR.

I don't want another 4-8 years of divide, anger and scandals.

Axel, RKDA, California   November 15th, 2007 2:33 pm ET

Once again, what they don't tell you is that at least 50% of the voters are still undecided.

Posted By Kim, Sacramento, CA : November 15, 2007 10:19 am
That isn't the only they they don't tell you. 50% of eligible voters don't vote at all, 40% vote like blind sheep, doing exactly what their "Party" wants them to do regardless of whether it's the right thing to do or not.

The remaining 10%, the so called "Swing Voters", are the ones who actually decide who wins the "Popular Vote". But need I remind everyone once again that no matter who wins the "Popular Vote", they won't become President unless the Electoral College selects them to be President?

Your vote does not and never has really meant very much, and the billions of dollars spent on campaigning could be better spent on more important things. Such as quality health care and food for all of our children, paying down the national debt so our great great (continue on until you feel you've covered enough generations) grandchildren don't have to pay the bills of the government of generations past, or putting more Police and Fire Fighters on the streets of our country. After all, we really do need them, not these endless campaigns.

Since the Founding Fathers came up with the Electoral College and the People's vote means basically nothing, why spend all that money on campaigning? It's about the same as throwing away all that money. (Oh, I'm sorry. The rich people who do everything for the campaigns need more money. Excuuuuuse me…)

Rodney Dallas TX   November 15th, 2007 3:31 pm ET

Axel, RKDA, California

I completely agree with your first sentence where you state most people vote exactly where their party wants them too. Here in Texas, at the top of the voting ballot, it reads "Vote All Republican" and "Vote all Democrat". The people who use these boxes instead of taking the time to answer each name should be banned from voting. It's quite obvious that you are not paying attention to what they are talking about but rather the party itself. This explains why Bush won a second time in office. These votes cast this way should be thrown out.

Jamie Reynolds NH   November 16th, 2007 8:59 am ET

Hillary was GREAT last night and has sealed my vote!

I'm very disappointed with Obama he is obviously way out of this league of experience candidates.
Richardson was impressive and my new second choice…

VOTE FOR HILLARY

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