this is somewhat shocking
Dean 32
Gephardt 15
Kerry 14
Clark 7
Edwards 5
Kucinich 1
Sharpton 1
Braun 1
The Times Poll, under the direction of Susan Pinkus, interviewed 327 of 386 selected DNC members. Those who traditionally stay neutral until the nomination fight is settled -- such as national Chairman Terry McAuliffe -- were not included, nor were committee members living abroad.
The survey began Dec. 4 and ended Thursday; on Monday, word surfaced that former Vice President Al Gore would endorse Dean the next day. The nod from Gore appears to have benefited Dean among these party insiders.
Twenty-nine percent of DNC members surveyed before the endorsement said they backed Dean. Of the members surveyed after Gore's announcement, 44% favored Dean.