Obama surging, just six points back in New Hampshire

Senator Obama is now just six points behind Hillary Clinton in New Hamshire, according to today's ABC/Washington Post poll. To be sure, we should not misjudge the challenge, we face, as they do note she is "scoring more committed and enthusiastic support, higher trust to handle pressing issues and broad margins on leadership, experience and electability."  In advocating for Clinton's continuing lead, I notice that they say "Clinton's lead in New Hampshire inches up in lower-turnout scenarios, suggesting her support is more reliable."

I'd conclude the opposite. I think voter enthusiasm is high, as Democrats and Independents realize the need for change.  I think there will huge turnout, and this poll suggests that favors Obama.  

Obama's strengths among voters are:

Voters seek "a new direction and new ideas," which they identify with Obama

Clinton is seen as "not willing enough to say what she really thinks"

Obama is the most inspiring and has the most integrity.

Clinton is helped by her perceived lead in "electability," but that will no longer be true if she loses in Iowa.  

There can be no question that Obama CAN win this election.  Now is the time to volunteer and donate.

Here is the WaPo article link:

With voters set to go to the polls on Jan. 8, Clinton gets 35 percent in the new poll, with Obama close behind at 29 percent.

Former North Carolina senator John Edwards runs third with 17 percent; New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson fourth at 10 percent. Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden and Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd each registered at 3 percent or under.

Cross-posted at One Million Strong