Here are the latest results from the Louisiana poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 500 voters polled on 7/9.
| Rasmussen Reports Date: 7/9 Louisiana Added: 7/14/08 |
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| John McCain | 54% |
| Barack Obama | 34% |
| Unsure | 6% |
| Other | 6% |
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In May, McCain had a 50% to 41% lead over Obama. The race was even closer between the Republican and Clinton, in which he lead 47% to 40%.McCain is backed by 87% of Republicans and 30% of Democrats in Louisiana. Obama earns support from just 57% of Democrats and 8% of Republicans. Among unaffiliated voters, McCain tops Obama 50% to 27%.
McCain leads 68% to 19% among White voters while Obama is supported by 92% of African-Americans. McCain leads 60% to 30% among men and 50% to 37% among women.
Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters in Louisiana have a favorable view of McCain, while 32% have an unfavorably view of him. Obama’s numbers are 43% favorable and 46% unfavorable.
While 35% of Louisiana voters think the economy is the most important issue in the upcoming election, 30% of voters say that of national security.
Three out of four Louisiana voters (75%) think drilling in offshore oil wells should be allowed in the United States, while 66% think it is at least somewhat likely gas prices would go down if this practice was implemented. Just 50% in Louisiana favor a proposal requiring Americans to conserve energy and reduce the amount of oil they consume.
Source: Recent Polls, Electoral College Results
