Obama Gains Big Lead in Oregon

Barack Obama is not longer simply the precocious wunderkind of the Democratic Party, he is the presumptive 2008 Democratic nominee. And his momentum seems to be once again on the rise, as reflected by a poll recently taken of Oregon voters. What was supposed to be a hotly contested state has turned into a Barack blowout! According to statewide polling conducted by Portland’s Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall Inc., Obama leads Hillary Clinton 55 to 35 percent. Obama’s secret weapon seems to be his reputation among Democratic voters aged 18 to 34. According to the poll, 86 percent said they held favorable views of Obama. By contrast, only 68 percent of those voters had favorable views about the New York Senator.

Clinton and Obama, who square off today in West Virginia primary (a primary which Clinton is expected to win handily), will be back in Oregon this weekend. Hillary Clinton plans on events for Friday and Saturday, while Obama’s campaign says he’ll be visiting on Saturday and Sunday.