Thompson Leads South Carolina Poll
By John Boyanoski in Campaigns & Elections ~ The still not-yet-a-candidate of 2008 has grabbed his first South Carolina poll lead, which could have a huge impact on the 2008 race for the White House.
Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee led all Republicans with 22 percent, while Senator Hillary Clinton led Democratic candidates with 36 percent, according to a Public Policy Polling survey released Wednesday.
Clinton has led most South Carolina polls during the campaign, but this is the first for Thompson, who has been slowly building his numbers and support since the spring.
"This is very significant," said David Woodard, a political science professor at Clemson University. "But I am not surprised by it. He is a Southerner and that appeals to the base here, plus has a strong appeal with the Christian right."
Among the 749 Republican respondents, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was second with 18 percent, followed by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney with 17 percent.
Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee led all Republicans with 22 percent, while Senator Hillary Clinton led Democratic candidates with 36 percent, according to a Public Policy Polling survey released Wednesday.
Clinton has led most South Carolina polls during the campaign, but this is the first for Thompson, who has been slowly building his numbers and support since the spring.
"This is very significant," said David Woodard, a political science professor at Clemson University. "But I am not surprised by it. He is a Southerner and that appeals to the base here, plus has a strong appeal with the Christian right."
Among the 749 Republican respondents, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was second with 18 percent, followed by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney with 17 percent.
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