Sixteen percent (16%) say the War in Iraq is the top issue.

Really, the only interesting tale this poll offers is the surprising difference between Clinton and Obama's numbers. I expect Wright is the only explanation. I expect the race speech, as many have speculated, has stopped the bleeding, but he's undeniably wounded. Over time, the effect of those attacks may fade.

By the way, I think these sorts of trends explain Clinton's recent willingness to openly discuss Rev. Wright. Keeping Wright on voters minds may be enough to affect the polls; now that everyone's seen the videos, keeping Obama's favorability low may simply be a matter of mentioning the name on occasion. Clinton doesn't even need to openly critique Obama's relationship with TUCC. Instead, she can simply remind voters of the pastor, avoiding explicit critique, but implicitly suggest Obama's relationship reflects poorly on his character. Unless Clinton is convinced the attack will blowback, it could well be as effective as NAFTA-gate, the sort of attack that uproots Obama's core appeal as uniquely honest, authentic, and reasonable.

I get a little sick just thinking about it. I really hope superdelegates, party insiders and media see through her strategy, and push back hard. With any luck, that pressure will convince Clinton that subtle wink-and-nod Wright attacks are simply unacceptable, since they inflict political scars sure to have a serious effect on the Democrat's chances in general.

If you honestly think Clinton has done nothing to affect both Obama's poll numbers and her own, you are a goddamn idiot.