Here are the latest results from the Texas poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 710 voters polled on 3/2.
| Rasmussen Reports Date: 3/2 Texas Added: 3/4/08 Est. MoE = 3.7% |
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| Barack Obama | 48% |
| Hillary Clinton | 47% |
| Unsure | 5% |
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These results show the race has gotten a bit closer in the past few days. Last week, Obama enjoyed a four-point lead and the Illinois Senator had been gaining ground steadily for two weeks. Now, it appears that Clinton has at least temporarily halted Obama’s momentum. It remains to be seen whether she car reverse it.A similar pattern was found in Ohio. However, in the Buckeye State, Clinton never lost the lead and she now has a six-point advantage.
In Texas, most of Clinton’s rebound can be attributed to regaining solid support from Latino voters. The previous two polls showed Clinton ahead in this critical constituency, but with declining margins.
Clinton leads among voters over 40 and does especially well among those over 65. She also would like to see a big turnout from white women and Latino voters.
Obama would like to see a larger turnout from younger voters and African-Americans.
In Texas, Clinton is viewed favorably by 71% of Likely Democratic Primary Voters, Obama by 73%. For both candidates, those numbers reflect a modest decline over the past several days.
Clinton has a 51% to 45% edge among voters who say the economy is the most important voting issue. She also enjoys a sixteen-point lead among those who say Health Care is the primary interest. Obama leads among voters with concerns on other issues including a 59% to 38% lead among those who say the War in Iraq is the highest priority to consider.
Source: Recent Polls, State Presidential Primary Polls
The average poll results over the last 5 days in the Texas polls from USAElectionPolls.com are:
| Candidate | % |
| Hillary Clinton | 47 |
| Barack Obama | 47 |
