Washington, D.C. (rightcommentary.com): According to a poll I’m reading right now, the two main contenders - Sen(s). Clinton and Obama - are in a statistical “tie” according to the Associated Press.

According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, Obama had a 10-percentage point lead over Clinton in March. His image among Democrats is not as strong as it was, though he’s still viewed more favorably than his rival for several attributes, including being more inspiring, honest and down-to-earth. Clinton is also seen less positively now, yet she has improved her standing among working-class whites and white voters under age 50. An increased number of Democrats — about half — now think the lengthy Democratic race will hurt the party. Yet a Clinton race against Republican candidate John McCain and an Obama matchup with McCain are both viewed as being close. That represents little change in a Clinton-McCain race but a drop in the 12-point advantage Obama had over McCain in March.

Similarly, according to a study done by CNN, Obama’s narrow March lead in this poll has dwindled to a tie, though he still has a 20-percentage-point margin when Democrats are asked who they think will win the party’s nomination. About six in 10 say the controversial comments by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Obama’s former pastor, have not affected their opinion of Obama, while about a quarter say it has made them think less of the candidate. Obama and Clinton both have slender leads among all adults when matched up against John McCain, the Republican candidate. More people view all three contenders negatively than did so at the beginning of the year, though Clinton’s remain highest with nearly half having a negative view of her.

How much of these can be attributed to activities like “Operation Chaos” - I don’t know. How much of this reflects a knee jerk reaction to Rev. Wright - who can say.

Quite honestly - you tell me? I’m quite curious to know how many “Operation Chaos” people there are out there and what they’re doing…

In any event, sure strengthens Hillary’s case for having a brokered convention if it holds.

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