Local democrats favor Clinton, Obama
I got a press release the other day from the local Democratic Party which outlines some informal polling among local Democrats about who they favor thus far for president in 08. Here's what it says:
"Results of three straw polls taken by the Mendocino County Democratic
Central Committee give a glimpse into who local voters are supporting in the
Democratic presidential primary. MCCDC chair Jim Mastin shared the results
for public interest.
The unscientific straw polls were taken at the Democratic Labor Day Picnic
in Ukiah as well as at booths at the Redwood Empire Fair in Ukiah and the
Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show in Boonville.
Of a total of 359 people who participated, the top vote getter was Senator
Hillary Clinton, who received 119 or 33% of the votes. Senator Barack Obama
came in second with 96 votes (27%). Former Senator John Edwards was third
with 67 votes (19%) and Congressman Dennis Kucinich came in fourth with 41
votes (11%).
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson received 23 votes (6%) and Senator Joe
Biden came in with seven votes and former vice president Al Gore received
three votes total.
The next opportunity to join the poll will be at a Straw Poll Dinner on the
Mendocino Coast on Election Day, November 6. For more information the
contact number is 937-3142.
The Mendocino County Democratic Central Committee meets monthly around the
county on the second Thursday of each month. Other upcoming events include
the Democrat of the Year Dinners, which take place in December at the Wharf
in Fort Bragg and the Broiler in Redwood Valley.
In addition, the Ukiah Valley Democratic Club, the Mendocino Coast
Democratic Club and Democrats United for Progress on the south coast meet
regularly.
For more information on the MCDCC and to get involved in the upcoming
elections call 463-6377, email jwmastin@pacific.net, or visit
www.mendodems.org"
So, is there any information out there about Republican leanings thus far?