Wisconsin Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 50%, John McCain 39%

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

There were 500 voters polled on 7/8.

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The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Wisconsin shows Barack Obama earning 50% of the vote while John McCain attracts support from 39%. This is a big improvement for Obama who held a statistically insignificant two point lead in the state a month ago. Last month’s poll was taken just before Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race. When “leaners” are included in the current totals, it’s Obama 52% and McCain 42%.

Wisconsin neighbors Obama’s home state of Illinois which may be helping the Democrat in this state that has been agonizingly close in recent Presidential elections. Three other states along the nation’s northern border and just west of Wisconsin are also showing surprising Democratic strength early in Election 2008. Obama leads big in Minnesota, leads narrowly in Montana, and the two candidates are tied in North Dakota.

In Wisconsin, Obama attracts support from 86% of Democrats and has a twelve point advantage among unaffiliated voters. Eighty-four percent (84%) of Republicans support McCain (see recent demographic highlights from national polling). Obama leads by twenty-three points among women while McCain has a slight edge among male voters. Obama attracts a majority of the vote in all age groups under 65. McCain holds a six-point edge among senior citizens.

Overall, Obama is viewed favorably by 61% of Wisconsin voters. That’s a five point improvement compared to a month ago. McCain is viewed favorably by 57%, down three points.

Source: State Primary Polls, Electoral College Results