Which is what many, including myself, have been saying from the beginning. Not only would he not attract enough Independents, there are a few Republicans who would walk, too. Now a new USA Today/Gallup poll reaffirms that belief.

Clinton 51 – Huckabee 45

Obama 53 – Huckabee 43

The good news? We have a Republican candidate who was able to defeat both Hildebeast and the Messiah in the matchups. The bad news? That candidate would be John McShamnesty.

Clinton 47 – McCain 50

Obama 45 – McCain 50