Washington D.C. 4/9/2008 6:28:42 AM
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Pennsylvania Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 43%, Hillary Clinton 48%

Here are the latest results from the Pennsylvania poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 695 voters polled on 4/7.

Rasmussen Reports
Date: 4/7
Pennsylvania
Added: 4/9/08
Est. MoE = 3.7%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Barack Obama 43%
Unsure 9%

Quote:

Clinton is now viewed favorably by 75% of Likely Democratic Primary Voters, Obama by 72%. Those figures are little changed from a week ago. Fifty-five percent (55%) of Obama voters have a favorable opinion of Clinton. Fifty-one percent (51%) of Clinton voters have a favorable opinion of Obama.

If Obama is nominated, 61% of Clinton supporters say they are likely to vote for him against John McCain. That’s up from 56% a week ago.

On the other hand, if Clinton is nominated, just 67% of Obama supporters say they are likely to vote for her against McCain. That’s unchanged over the past week.

Forty-five percent (45%) in Pennsylvania say it’s very likely the contest will not be resolved until the convention in Denver. That’s down from 51% a week ago and includes 58% of Clinton voters along with 29% of those who support Obama.

Clinton leads by twenty-three points among White Voters while Obama attracts 86% of the African-American vote.

Source: Recent Polls, State Presidential Primary Polls

The average poll results over the last 5 days in the Pennsylvania polls from USAElectionPolls.com are:

Candidate %
Hillary Clinton 50
Barack Obama 43