I wonder how this poll changes if Gore is listed as a choice. It'd probably put Obama in the lead and put Clinton in 2nd place.
Usually, from what I've seen, having Gore as a choice takes support away from Hillary, so you're probably right about Obama taking the lead.
I kind of agree that it's sad. It seems like you almost have to be a celebrity/"rockstar" to run for president in the 21st century. That leaves someone like Richardson, who is probably more qualified than anyone else on that list, out in the cold. But then again I'm a tentative Obama supporter at this point so maybe it's the fault of people like me that this is the case.