Washington D.C. 8/1/2008 5:02:57 AM
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Florida Poll Released by Quinnipiac University: Barack Obama 46%, John McCain 44%

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

There were 1248 voters polled on 7/23-29.

Quinnipiac University
Date: 7/23-29
Florida
Added: 7/31/08
Barack Obama 46%
John McCain 44%
Unsure 7%
Other 2%

Quote:

Florida women likely voters back Obama 47 - 42 percent, while men go 47 percent for McCain and 45 percent for Obama. White voters back McCain 53 - 39 percent while black voters back Obama 89 - 2 percent. Obama leads 66 - 27 percent with voters 18 to 34 years old; McCain gets 47 percent of voters 35 to 54, to Obama's 45 percent, and leads 51 - 41 percent with voters over 55. Independent voters back McCain 46 - 41 percent, a shift from 47 - 37 percent for Obama June 18.

Looking at the candidates' spouses, Florida voters say 36 - 25 percent that Cindy McCain better fits their idea of a First Lady than Michelle Obama. Women prefer Ms. McCain 34 - 28 percent and men prefer her 38 - 22 percent.

Source: National Polls, Electoral College Results