Numbers look good for Hillary, despite drop

Hillary's numbers have dropped since April, according to a WNBC/Marist Poll, conducted August 9, 2005.

In a head-to-head with Jeanine Pirro, who recently announced her bid for the Republican nomination, Hillary's support dropped from 64% to 50%. Pirro was consistent at 28% support, while the number of Undecided voters rose from 8 to 22%.

Clearly New York voters are intrigued by Pirro's candidacy and many have decided to withhold judgment until they get to know the Westchester County District Attorney better.

Name ID is always the toughest challenge for first-time statewide candidates. However, unlike charisma, a record or a message, Name ID can simply be bought.

Raise enough money, spend it correctly and every voter will know your name by Election Day.

While it's too early to tell how good a fundraiser Pirro will be or how deep into their pockets Republicans will be willing to go for her, Hillary is showing $8.7 million cash on hand with $3.9 million raised in the 2006 cycle.

Pirro has her work cut out for her.