Poll: Clinton Does Well on Attributes, Lacks Crossover Appeal

May 28, 2006 — -- Some factors are working well for Sen. Hillary Clinton in early jockeying for the 2008 presidential election: partisan loyalty, leadership, "values" and approachability. But another -- crossover support -- remains as elusive as ever for the New York Democrat.

About two-thirds of Americans in this ABC News/Washington Post poll call Clinton a strong leader and someone who has strong family values. More than half say she's open and friendly, understands their problems and is honest. Overall, 54 percent view her favorably.