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By Sam FrizellJune 9, 2014 8:36 AM EDTFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remains popular and well-liked for her ten crocs ure as America top diplomat, according to a new poll that puts the potential presidential candidate at the front of the 2016 pack on the eve of her book launch.Two-thirds of registered voters see Clinton as a strong leader, and almost 60% approve of her job as Secretary of State, according to the Washington Post-ABC News poll. Six in 10 Americans said she is honest and trustworthy.Clinton has not announced she is running for President, and said Sunday that she wouldn ;t make a decision until the end of the year. But amidst wide expectations that she ;ll run again in 2016, 66% of Democratic-leaning voters said they would vote for Clinton in a presidential primary, according to the poll. Vice President Joe Biden would receive 12% of votes, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren D-Mass. would garner 7%.In a general election pitting Sen. Rand Paul R-Ky. against Clinton, Clinton would win with 53% of the vote, according to the poll.More Must-Reads from TIMEHow the Economy is Doing in the Swing StatesHarris Battles For the Bro VoteOur Guide to Voting in the 2024 ElectionMel Robbins Will Make You Do ItWhy Vinegar Is So Good for YouYou Dont Have to Dread the End of Daylight SavingThe 20 Best Halloween TV Episodes of All TimeMeet TIM af1 Es Newest Class of Next Generation LeadersContact us at lette jordan rs@time