Rasmussen: McCain Leads By 1, Tied
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Democrats, Independents, McCain, Polls, RepublicansWith leaners
McCain – 47%
Obama – 46%
Without leaners
Obama – 44%
McCain – 44%
McCain has finally taken a statistically insignificant lead, and as Rasmussen points out, this is the first time he has done this since Obama secured the nomination.
The reason? Independents…
A week ago today, Obama had a three-percentage point lead and the candidates were even among unaffiliated voters. Today, McCain leads 52% to 37% among unaffiliateds.McCain is currently viewed favorably by 55% of the nation’s voters, Obama by 51%. That is the lowest rating for Obama since he wrapped up the nomination. Obama is viewed favorably by 83% of Democrats, 22% of Republicans, and 47% of unaffiliated voters. For McCain, the numbers are 87% favorable among Republicans, 26% among Democrats, and 61% among unaffiliated voters.
Yes folks, the attack ads are working…but for how long?
The 5 day w/leaners:
08/04/2008: McCain – 47%, Obama – 46%
08/03/2008: McCain – 46%, Obama – 47%
08/02/2008: McCain – 46%, Obama – 47%
08/01/2008: McCain – 46%, Obama – 47%
07/31/2008: McCain – 46%, Obama – 48%
The 5 day w/o leaners:
08/04/2008: McCain – 44%, Obama – 44%
08/03/2008: McCain – 43%, Obama – 44%
08/02/2008: McCain – 43%, Obama – 44%
08/01/2008: McCain – 43%, Obama – 45%
07/31/2008: McCain – 43%, Obama – 45%
More tomorrow…
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August 4th, 2008 at 10:31 am
The “attack ads” are merely effecting the grotesque hype and political celebritism, surrounding the most unvetted and, ultimately vacuously left-wing radical candidate in American history.
The “hope” bong is nearly cashed & thank God the stunning hang-over of what-almost-could-have-been will be realized before manifesting itself at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Obama will soon degenerate into full scale racial histrionics, more eloquent perhaps, but reminiscent of his life-long spiritual leader.
August 4th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Will you be continuing to note when the poll data shows a lead that is “statistically insignificant?” Is that a new feature, or worthy of mention only when McCain nudges ahead on the latest day’s variation in poll static?
Folks, notice that the state-by-states have hardly changed at all.
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