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A greater number of
voters now
characterize the
Democrat as
'down-to-earth,' and
'well-qualified' for
the presidency.
voters now
characterize the
Democrat as
'down-to-earth,' and
'well-qualified' for
the presidency.
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Obama Now Holds 14-Point Lead Over McCain, Says Pew Poll
By Cliff Montgomery - Oct. 22nd, 2008
Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama now holds a double-digit lead over Republican Presidential
Nominee John McCain, according to a Pew poll released yesterday.
Obama now is ahead of McCain by 14 points, states the poll. His lead is the same among registered voters--52
% to 38 %--and likely voters, who currently prefer Obama by 53 percent to 39 percent.
The Democratic nominee now has even pulled ahead of McCain on national security, which had been
considered one of the Republican's strongest issues. Registered voters now trust Obama over McCain on
Iraq; 48% believe the Illinois Democrat better understands the fruitless nation-building of that country, whereas
42% feel McCain better understands the issue.
The voters also are more confident in Obama's ability to respond to acts of terrorism than they were before the
debates.
Obama's greatest strengths--his understanding of the economy, and his inspirational character--appear to
have brought a good number of voters over to the Democrat's side. A full 53% of registered voters support
Obama's economic ideas; only 32% are more confident in McCain's plan.
A greater number of voters now characterize the Democrat as "down-to-earth," and "well-qualified" for the
presidency.
But their confidence in McCain has badly slipped. Voters are far more liable to believe McCain exhibits "poor
judgment" than Obama: 41% say the Republican nominee has shown "poor judgment," while only 29% say
that about his Democratic opponent.
And then there is the problem of Sarah Palin.
McCain's running mate clearly is an increasing damper on the GOP presidential ticket. As it now stands, 49%
of voters hold an unfavorable view of Palin, while 44% still claim to maintain a positive view.
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By Cliff Montgomery - Oct. 22nd, 2008
Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama now holds a double-digit lead over Republican Presidential
Nominee John McCain, according to a Pew poll released yesterday.
Obama now is ahead of McCain by 14 points, states the poll. His lead is the same among registered voters--52
% to 38 %--and likely voters, who currently prefer Obama by 53 percent to 39 percent.
The Democratic nominee now has even pulled ahead of McCain on national security, which had been
considered one of the Republican's strongest issues. Registered voters now trust Obama over McCain on
Iraq; 48% believe the Illinois Democrat better understands the fruitless nation-building of that country, whereas
42% feel McCain better understands the issue.
The voters also are more confident in Obama's ability to respond to acts of terrorism than they were before the
debates.
Obama's greatest strengths--his understanding of the economy, and his inspirational character--appear to
have brought a good number of voters over to the Democrat's side. A full 53% of registered voters support
Obama's economic ideas; only 32% are more confident in McCain's plan.
A greater number of voters now characterize the Democrat as "down-to-earth," and "well-qualified" for the
presidency.
But their confidence in McCain has badly slipped. Voters are far more liable to believe McCain exhibits "poor
judgment" than Obama: 41% say the Republican nominee has shown "poor judgment," while only 29% say
that about his Democratic opponent.
And then there is the problem of Sarah Palin.
McCain's running mate clearly is an increasing damper on the GOP presidential ticket. As it now stands, 49%
of voters hold an unfavorable view of Palin, while 44% still claim to maintain a positive view.
Like what you're reading so far? Then why not order a full year (52 issues) of the The American Spark
e-newsletter for only $15? A major article covering an story not being told in the Corporate Press will be
delivered to your email every Monday morning for a full year, for less than 30 cents an issue. Order Now!
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