Poll Shows Who Americans Would Vote Against in 2008

A new CNN poll released today respondents were asked whether the would "definitely vote for," "consider voting for," or "definitely vote against" three potential Democratic and Republican 2008 presidential candidates.

When it came to potential Democratic candidates, 47% of respondents said that they would "definitely vote against" Senator Hillary Clinton (NY) and Senator John Kerry (MA)--the party's candidate in 2004. Forty-eight percent said the same of former Vice President Al Gore.

Concerning Republicans, 34% said they would "definitely vote against"  Senator John McCain (AZ) and 30% would "definitely vote against" former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Florida Governor Jeb Bush received the worst numbers in the poll, with 63% saying their was no way they would vote for him.

Among the choices, Senator Clinton received the highest positive ratings, with 22% saying that they would "definitely vote for" her. Giuliani trails with 29%, followed by Gore with 17%, Kerry with 14%, McCain with 12%, and finally Bush at 9%. 

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