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Palin’s Possible Impact

Palin’s Possible Impact

August 29, 2008
The Palin pick may help John McCain close the gap in support with Barack Obama among white, female independents.

Can Sarah Palin Appeal to White, Female Independents?

Biggest gender gap is among those who are white and independent

August 29, 2008
If John McCain’s pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate was intended to sway female voters this fall, it appears the most vulnerable group could be white, independent women, who currently are split almost equally between the two presidential candidates.More ...

Gallup Daily: Obama Stretches Lead to 8 Points

Lead one of largest in campaign

August 29, 2008
Barack Obama leads John McCain by 49% to 41% in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking, as he continues to rise in the polls coincident with the Democratic National Convention.More ...

Obama Regains Support of Conservative Democrats

No disproportionate increase in support among women

August 29, 2008
Barack Obama’s gain in support among registered voters from Monday to Wednesday of this week was in part due to gains among conservative Democrats -- the group among whom the Democratic nominee had lost ground last week as he slipped to an overall tie with John McCain.More ...

Hillary Clinton’s Speech Well-Received

More than half of Americans rate it as excellent or good

August 28, 2008
Fifty-two percent of Americans give Hillary Clinton’s Tuesday night speech at the Democratic National Convention a positive review, including 83% of those who say they watched it.More ...
Obama Sees Convention Bounce

Obama Sees Convention Bounce

August 28, 2008
Barack Obama moves ahead of John McCain in Gallup Poll Daily tracking conducted since the start of the Democratic National Convention.

Gallup Daily: Obama Moves Ahead, 48% to 42%

Democratic candidate gains in Monday through Wednesday interviewing

August 28, 2008
Democratic candidate Barack Obama gained ground in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking average from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and now leads Republican John McCain among registered voters by a 48% to 42% margin.More ...

Obama Still Lags McCain as Leader, Commander in Chief

Obama’s strengths lie in domestic, softer issues

August 28, 2008
John McCain has an edge over Barack Obama in the public’s eyes as a strong and decisive leader, and while 80% of Americans say McCain is able to handle the job of commander in chief, only 53% say this about Obama.More ...
Obama's Strengths and Weaknesses

Obama's Strengths and Weaknesses

August 28, 2008
Americans are more likely to say that Barack Obama cares about the needs of people and would work well with both parties to get things done in Washington. However, John McCain rates better as being a strong and decisive leader.

Did Clinton's Message Help Her or Help Obama?

August 27, 2008
Given the apparent adulation around Hillary Clinton in the convention hall last night, it’s worth noting that the percentage of Obama primary voters nationwide who harbor negative feelings about Clinton (32%) is much higher than the percentage of Clinton primary voters who have a negative view of Obama (18%).More ...
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