Washington D.C. 1/28/2008 6:32:42 PM
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Hillary Clinton Leads California Poll Released by USA Today/Gallup Poll

Here are the latest results from the California poll by USA Today/Gallup Poll published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 779 voters polled on 1/23-26.

USA Today/Gallup Poll
Date: 1/23-26
California
Added: 1/28/08
Est. MoE = 3.5%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Barack Obama 35%
John Edwards 10%
Unsure 8%

Quote:

Clinton leads Barack Obama by 12 points to 18 points, depending on turnout assumptions. John Edwards languishes much further behind.

About a fifth to a quarter of Democratic voters say they may still change their minds about their vote choice. Among those who claim to be certain of their choice at this time, Clinton still wins, but by a diminished margin.

The most important factor that could change the voting intentions of California Democrats may be the results of Saturday's South Carolina primary, which became known after interviewing for this survey had been completed. Obama's substantial win in that state, and the publicity surrounding it, could well have an effect on California Democrats, with the most obvious possibility being that Obama would gain.

Additionally, of course, the candidates will be campaigning in California in the days leading up to the Feb. 5 vote, and that could affect the final outcome.

Source: Latest Polls, State Presidential Primary Polls

The average poll results over the last 5 days in the California polls from USAElectionPolls.com are:

Candidate %
Hillary Clinton 47
Barack Obama 35
John Edwards 10