Michigan Democrats want a Clinton back in the White House -- by an overwhelming margin. But independent voters have lingering doubts about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, raising questions about whether she can continue her party's streak of winning Michigan's presidential delegates.

Almost a year before the state's parties hold primaries or caucuses, Clinton is the clear choice of Michigan Democrats with a nearly 30-point lead over her nearest rival, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, a Detroit Free Press-Local 4 Michigan Poll conducted last week shows. The New York senator and former first lady got strong support crossing racial lines, income levels, geographical boundaries and age.

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