Washington D.C. 8/19/2008 7:33:41 AM
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Illinois Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 53%, John McCain 38%

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

There were 500 voters polled on 8/12.

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Rasmussen Reports
Date: 8/12
Illinois
Added: 8/18/08
Barack Obama 53%
John McCain 38%
Unsure 5%
Other 3%

Quote:

McCain has the support of 85% of Illinois Republicans, while 89% of the state’s Democrats are backing Obama. The Democrat has a sizable 51% to 34% lead among unaffiliated voters.

Obama’s 55% to 36% lead among women voters is virtually identical to last month’s findings, but he has jumped out to a 10-percentage point lead among men voters 51% to 41%. Last month McCain trailed by only three points.

The Republican is viewed favorably by 52%, down from 60% a month earlier. Obama, who also was at 60% in July, is now regarded favorably by 64% of Illinois voters.

Source: Current Polls, Electoral College Results