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Rasmussen: McCain, Obama Tied

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Democrats, Independents, McCain, Polls, Republicans

With leaners
Obama – 46%
McCain – 46%

Without leaners
Obama – 43%
McCain – 43%

It’s all knotted up…and after leading by 5 or 6 points for the last month or so, Obama’s camp has to be wondering why these numbers are tightening. The only thing I can think is his recent move to the middle.

Here’s how Rasmussen sees the national electoral scene shaping up…

The Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power Calculator shows now Obama leading in states with 210 Electoral College votes while McCain leads in states with 171 votes.
When leaners are included, itâ€™s Obama 293, McCain 227.
Recent state polling provided good news for Obama in Wisconsin and North Dakota while McCain improved his position slightly in Missouri and New Jersey.

The 5 day w/leaners:
07/13/2008: McCain – 46%, Obama – 46%
07/12/2008: McCain – 46%, Obama – 47%
07/11/2008: McCain – 45%, Obama – 47%
07/10/2008: McCain – 45%, Obama – 48%
07/09/2008: McCain – 44%, Obama – 48%

The 5 day w/o leaners:
07/12/2008: McCain – 43%, Obama – 43%
07/12/2008: McCain – 43%, Obama – 43%
07/11/2008: McCain – 42%, Obama – 43%
07/10/2008: McCain – 41%, Obama – 45%
07/09/2008: McCain – 41%, Obama – 45%

More tomorrow…

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One Response to “Rasmussen: McCain, Obama Tied”

Right Democrat Says:
July 13th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
This is going to be a very close race which makes it critical that Obama makes a VP choice who can help pick up a red state or two. Sam Nunn seems like the logical pick as he can possibly deliver Georgia and certainly add credibility on national security issues.

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