Experience A Major Reason Clinton Has Edge Over Obama

Experience A Major Reason Clinton Has Edge Over Obama: "May 10, 2007 Experience A Major Reason Clinton Has Edge Over Obama" Concerns about Clinton often cited as reason to support Obama by Jeffrey M. Jones GALLUP NEWS SERVICE PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup polling finds Democratic preferences in the race for the 2008 presidential nomination returning to where they have been for most of the year, with New York Sen. Hillary Clinton the solid front-runner over Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and the other candidates. Her "experience" in politics is a major reason for her appeal, as it is mentioned most often by Clinton supporters as a reason they back her. "Issue positions" are a top consideration for supporters of both Clinton and Obama. Generally speaking, Clinton supporters' stated reasons for supporting her focus almost exclusively on positive characteristics they see in her. And while Obama supporters mention many things they like about their chosen candidate, a substantial percentage discuss concerns with Clinton as reasons why they support Obama.