Wisconsin Democratic Convention Straw Poll: Clinton 49%, Sanders 40% [View all]

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WisPolitics.com straw poll: WisDem conventioneers favor Clinton for president, Sanders close second
June 6th, 2015 5:33PM CDT

Democratic Party of Wisconsin conventioneers backed Hillary Clinton for the party’s presidential nomination next year, while Bernie Sanders finished a strong second, according to a WisPolitics.com straw poll.

Meanwhile, Sen. Kathleen Vinehout of Alma was favored in the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary straw poll.

Clinton drew support from 252 of the 511 delegates, alternates and registered guests who voted in the straw poll. Sanders was backed by 208, while Vice President Joe Biden and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley tied for a distant third with 16 votes each.

Clinton was also the favorite of activists at last year’s convention, taking almost 55 percent of the vote in the WisPolitics.com straw poll…
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…State Dem officials said 1,590 delegates, alternates and registered guests attended the convention.


http://demconvos.wispolitics.com/2015/06/wispoliticscom-straw-poll-wisdem.html

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/06/07/1391268/-Wisconsin-Democratic-Convention-Straw-Poll-Clinton-49-Sanders-40