• Second choice (asked of those Dems with a stated preference)

Edwards, 23%; Obama 22%; Hillary 20%

Other findings:

• 65% consider position on issues more important to their choice than whether they can beat a Republican (30%.)

• Most important issues, in order: Iraq, health care, economic conditions. Only 3% named immigration.

• While those polled think Obama is most in touch with Americans, followed by Edwards, then Hillary, they said Hillary has the best chance of beating a Republican -- Hillary 47%, Obama 26%, Edwards 17%.

• Value sharing: Obama 29%, Hillary 25%, Edwards, 23%.

• While they credit Obama far more than Hillary for new ideas, (Obama 42%, Edwards 20%, Hillary 19%) they think Hillary is far more apt to get things done in Washington. (Hillary 50%, Obama 18%, Edwards 14%.

My take: Given the margin of error at 5%, I don't think it tells us much that is new.

Also, a question I have after reading it, is whether what happens in Iowa will affect New Hampshire voters. Also, there's the Independent factor in New Hampshire. The results were based on voters most likely to vote in the Democratic primary, which in N.H. includes Independents. Will they follow through?

Lastly, since New Hampshire is not a caucus state, it would seem that second place doesn't carry the same weight as it does in Iowa. I think the stronger number is those who say they won't change their mind.