'Hilary, Giuliani early favorites for 2008'

Asked who they wanted on the top spot of the 2008 Democratic ticket, 25 percent of the Democrats surveyed cited New York Senator Clinton, Gallup said.

Fifteen percent chose Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, who lost the November 2 US presidential election to George Bush, while seven percent opted for Kerry's running-mate, John Edwards.

Senator-elect Barack Obama of Illinois was the choice of three percent and former vice president Al Gore the selection of two percent, Gallup said.

Asked to choose between Clinton or Edwards, 55 percent chose Clinton while 39 percent opted for Edwards, it said.