Obama widens lead in Rasmussen poll 51%-41%

This is the newest poll by Rasmussen.  Interestingly, among those polled Obama leads by 5 points among Democrats, but leads by a significant 2-1 margin amongst unaffiliated voters.  This provides further evidence that Obama is widening the lead among those most likely to matter in a general election battle.  For my view, this provides evidence that he is more electable in a general match since he is able to attract more independents than Clinton.

New poll in Iowa, conducted over the weekend, also shows Obama leading McCain 46-42, while Clinton would lose handily against McCain 51-36.

For those interested here's the link to the poll.