From Chris at the Washington Post:
Asked which of the candidates better understands the "problems of people like you", 33 percent of women choose Obama while 24 percent opt for Clinton -- a stunning number.... when the sample was asked which candidates "has the best chance of getting elected president in November 2008?" Clinton led with 39 percent followed by Obama at 25 percent and Edwards at 22 percent....
In the final analysis, what the new Post/ABC poll tells us is we are headed for one heck of a final 44 days in Iowa. Obama has cut into several key segments of Clinton's base but she remains a powerful force in the caucus fight. Who wins may come down to how voters prioritize the attributes of the candidates. Do they want someone who they believe understands people like them? Or do they want someone who can win?
It all goes back to the head versus heart conundrum that we have talked about on The Fix for months. What this poll makes clear is that, as of today, Obama is the heart candidate and Clinton is the head candidate. Which organ of their body will be more important to Iowa voters on Jan. 3 is anyone's guess.
