Edwards wins Ca.Dem.Council straw poll!

Here are the results of the presidential straw poll held today in Los Angeles at the California Democratic Council's (CDC) annual convention.

Edwards 41%
Undecided 20%
Obama 14%
Kucinich 11%
Clinton 8%
Richardson 6%
Biden 0%
Dodd 0%
Gravel 0%

For those of you not familiar with the CDC, membership in the CDC consists of the Democratic clubs throughout the state, County Central Committees, Young Democrat and College Democratic Clubs, as well as a number of ex-officio members.

I hope someone will take this information and extend into a fuller blog.

Great news for Edwards!

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17 Comments

Re: Edwards wins Ca.Dem.Council straw poll!

This strong showing by Edwards among activists is surprisingly consistent.  Thanks, I needed a pick-me-up.

by Junior Bug 2007-08-13 03:37AM | 0 recs
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I'll be honest, I'm impressed with that.

by reasonwarrior 2007-08-13 04:37AM | 0 recs
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This is a good boost for Edwards.

by BDM 2007-08-13 04:54AM | 0 recs
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I trust activist polls more than the corporate pollsters !  

Though interesting to see Hillary and Obama so low, even with their big Hollywood $upporters ?  Even those 20% undeciders don't make up the difference.

by catchawave 2007-08-13 05:39AM | 0 recs
Re: Edwards wins Ca.Dem.Council straw poll!

how many people participated in this?

by JaeHood 2007-08-13 05:52AM | 0 recs
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I am in the process of find ing out will let you know

by yann123 2007-08-13 07:54AM | 0 recs
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Do you have a link??

by annefrank 2007-08-14 12:54PM | 0 recs
Re: Steve Kirsch's analysis

FYI - Steve Skirsch choice is Edwards (referred to in the poll)  

We cannot just elect "any Democrat" because only one of the top three candidates has clearly demonstrated, time and time again, the leadership ability required to tackle the big problems that must be solved now. History has shown that what you see before the election is always better than what happens after the election, i.e., if you aren't thrilled with your candidate before the election, you are going to be very disappointed after the election.

Here are a couple of links

From Huffpo  The Leadership Test

and his longer analysis  Who should be our next President?

by pioneer111 2007-08-13 06:14AM | 0 recs
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This is surprising and good news to hear. I am suspecting Edwards is pulling what Dean did with the winning of the DNC chair- really talking and building relationships with the activist base. No one can claim now that he isn't out there and has no appeal.

by bruh21 2007-08-13 07:39AM | 0 recs
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The insider money (and their prepackaged media)  versus Americans - it is becoming increasingly clear that this primary season is becoming a referendum on politics as usual - or a chance for uplifting inspirational return to the greatness of America.  Good to see so much hope and energy remains.

by Boxer 2007-08-13 10:53AM | 0 recs
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Have to agree. When people are seriously arguing that there is nothing wrong with Clinton taking money from big Pharma- there is something wrong in the converesation.

by bruh21 2007-08-13 11:24AM | 0 recs
Re: Edwards wins Ca.Dem.Council straw poll!
And Hillaries contend there's nothing wrong with Rupert Murdoch FUNDING her campaign!!!  apparently they like what they hear and see about Democrats on Fox News.
John Edwards is very courageous to take on Murdoch - and News Corp immediately retaliated with lies about his book deal. Man! he fights for what's right!
Our entire family is voting for Edwards - even the Republicans.
by annefrank 2007-08-13 03:15PM | 0 recs
Re: Edwards wins Ca.Dem.Council straw poll!

Woot Woot!!

I think this is a really strong indication of the activist branch of the party, having had time to see the differences between the canidates.They are voting with the canidate who is not only leading on issues near and dear to the progressive heart, but also driving the debate in this campaign.

by demdreamweaver 2007-08-13 12:38PM | 0 recs
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by demdreamweaver 2007-08-13 12:38PM | 0 recs
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Go Edwards !!

by win 2007-08-13 06:25PM | 0 recs
A Southern Democrat can win

Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton were all Southern males and if someone can win for the Democrats it probably has to be a Southern Democrat like Edwards.    

by realtime 2007-08-14 08:43AM | 0 recs
Re: Edwards wins Ca.Dem.Council straw poll!

Here's a link for a blog that references the straw poll.

http://www.democrats.com/node/13987

Please notice the first comment which has actual numbers as well as a disclaimer by the president of the California Democratic Council.

by justaperson 2007-08-17 05:56AM | 0 recs

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