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Hillary Clinton Leading Presidential Candidate Among Boomers According to Eons.com Election 2008 Poll; Mike Huckabee Leading Republican Contender
| Source: Eons.com
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - December 19, 2007) - Today, Eons.com, the social networking site for
adults lovin' life on the flipside of 50, revealed the findings of its
Election 2008 Boomer Poll. More than 3,300 adults over the age of 50
participated in the poll held last week that surveyed which candidates
boomers would vote for if elections were held today versus six months ago.
Hillary Clinton holds a steady lead with 24% of boomers favoring her as the
next President. The leading Republican contender is Mike Huckabee with 13%;
just six months ago, Huckabee would have been the Presidential favorite
among only 3% of respondents. Complete survey results are available at
www.eons.com/electionpoll.
"Boomers set the precedent as the most politically active and socially
conscious generation in American history. With years of political knowledge
behind them, the 80 million people over the age of 50 in the U.S. know what
they're talking about, and are making sure their voices are still heard
loud and clear -- which is evident from the tremendous response to our
poll," said Eons Founder and CEO Jeff Taylor. "Considering that nine out of
10 boomers who are registered voters are likely to vote, this demographic
will have a major impact on the 2008 election results. The candidates
recognize the importance of this group, which is why they have been using
Eons.com as a targeted social media platform to reach them this year."
The Presidential Election: Who is Gaining Ground and Who is Losing It Over
Past 6 Months
According to Eons.com Election 2008 Boomer Poll, if the election were held
today, boomers would vote for Hillary Clinton (24%) as the nation's next
President. Fighting for second place among boomers are Barack Obama and
Mike Huckabee, each with 13% of respondents favoring them.
When asked if the election were held six months ago which candidate they
would vote for, Clinton led with 27%, while Rudy Giuliani was second with
15% and Obama in third with 10%. Coming in fourth at a virtual dead heat
were John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson, each of whom was selected
as a Presidential favorite among 7%. Huckabee trailed with 3% just six
months ago.
Unveiling Boomer Top Issues
Eons.com also conducted a Political Issues Survey that sampled the opinions
of 10,000+ boomers revealing that boomers favor withdrawing troops from
Iraq, maintaining a pro-choice stance on abortion, and establishing
universal healthcare, but are split on issues like immigration. Complete
survey results are available at www.eons.com/politicalsurvey.
Methodology
The Eons Election 2008 Poll surveyed 3,300+ boomers in the U.S. from
December 11-13, 2007, each of whom was given the opportunity to participate
one time. For complete poll results, visit www.eons.com/electionpoll. The
Eons Political Issues Survey sampled the opinions of 10,000+ Eons
respondents in the U.S. during the Fall of 2007. For the complete poll
results, visit www.eons.com/politicalsurvey.
About Eons™
Eons, Inc. is a social networking site empowering a new generation of
spirited boomers through interactive content, tools and community. Founded
by Jeff Taylor, creator of Monster.com, Eons has attracted a team of
renowned advisors and partners and is backed by General Catalyst Partners,
Sequoia Capital, Charles River Ventures and Intel Capital, as well as
Humana, Inc. It is supported by corporate founding partners Harrah's
Entertainment, Humana, Inc., CVS/pharmacy, Liberty Mutual Group, Fidelity
and Verizon Wireless. Eons is headquartered in Charlestown Navy Yard,
Boston. For more information, visit www.Eons.com.