August 2008 Poll - Discussion

November 2007 Poll participants who indicated they were registered democrats (n = 197) expressed very similar preferences for presidential candidates when compared with national averages.

February 2008 Poll participants who indicated they were registered democrats (n = 54) expressed very similar preferences for presidential candidates when compared with national averages. Note: Results for Edwards are no longer reported in national polls.

May 2008 Poll participants who indicated they were democrats (n = 28) expressed slightly more support for Obama than Clinton when compared with national averages. 

August 2008 Poll participants who indicated they were democrats (n = 48) show strong support for Obama over Clinton.  However, results also show some support for Clinton. Note: National averages are no longer reported.

Note: Of the 84 participants in the November 2007 Poll who indicated they were registered as "Other," or were not registered but planned to register, the following candidates were preferred: Obama (26%), Clinton (14%), Edwards (10%), and Don't Know (23%). No other candidates received more than 9% preference.

Note: Of the 27 participants in the February 2008 Poll who indicated they were planning to register or were registered as "Other," the following candidates were preferred: Obama (44%), Clinton (15%), McCain (13%), and Don't Know (25%). No other candidates received more than 9% preference.

Note: Of the 21 participants in the May 2008 Poll who indicated they were "Independents" or  "Other," the following candidates were preferred: Obama (53%), Clinton (5%), and McCain (16%). No other candidate received more than one vote.

Note: Of the 14 participants in the August 2008 Poll who indicated they were "Independents" or  "Other," only Obama (50%) received more than 1 vote.