Here are the latest results from the Massachusetts poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 500 voters polled on 8/5.
| Rasmussen Reports Date: 8/5 Massachusetts Added: 8/8/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 51% |
| John McCain | 36% |
| Unsure | 7% |
| Other | 5% |
Quote:
When “leaners” are factored in, Obama is ahead 54% to 38%.Obama has the support of 78% of the state’s Democrats, and McCain has the backing of a similar number of Republicans (79%). Unaffiliated voters favor McCain over Obama 45% to 36%.
Traditionally one of the bluest of blue states, Massachusetts has gone for only one Republican presidential candidate -- Ronald Reagan in 1984 -- in over 50 years. In 1972, it was the only state to cast its electoral votes for Democrat George McGovern.
Incumbent Senator John Kerry, the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004, remains far ahead of his Republican challenger Jeff Beatty 56% to 29%.
Source: Current Polls, Electoral College Results
