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Pennsylvania Poll Released by Quinnipiac University: Barack Obama 49%, John McCain 42%

Here are the latest results from the Pennsylvania poll by Quinnipiac University published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 1317 voters polled on 7/23-29.

Quinnipiac University
Date: 7/23-29
Pennsylvania
Added: 7/31/08
Barack Obama 49%
John McCain 42%
Unsure 8%
Other 1%

Quote:

10. Do you approve or disapprove of Governor Ed Rendell's job performance? Approve 49% Disapprove 40% Undecided 11%

11. Do you approve or disapprove of United States Senator Arlen Specter's job performance? Approve 52% Disapprove 39% Undecided 9%

12. Do you approve or disapprove of United States Senator Robert Casey, Jr.'s job performance? Approve 46% Disapprove 38% Undecided 16% Obama leads 50 - 39 percent with women and 48 - 44 percent among men. White voters split with 46 percent for McCain and 45 percent for Obama. The Democrat leads 91 - 1 percent among black voters. Obama leads 60 - 37 percent among voters 18 to 34 years old and 49 - 41 percent among voters 35 to 54. Voters over 55 split 45 - 45 percent.

The First Lady comparison is a toss-up, with 31 percent picking McCain and 29 percent picking Obama. Women prefer Obama 33 - 30 percent, while men like McCain 33 - 25 percent.

Source: State Primary Polls, Electoral College Results