Here are the latest results from the Quinnipiac National Polls poll by Quinnipiac University Poll published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 1547 voters polled on 8/12-17.
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Quinnipiac University Poll
Date: 8/12-17 Added: 8/19/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 47% |
| John McCain | 42% |
| Unsure | 9% |
| Other | 2% |
Quote:
A total of 89 percent of American voters say they are "entirely comfortable" or "somewhat comfortable" having a black President, while 8 percent are "somewhat uncomfortable" or "entirely uncomfortable."A total of 64 percent of voters say they are "entirely comfortable" or "somewhat comfortable" with a President who is 72 years old, while 34 percent are "somewhat uncomfortable" or "entirely uncomfortable."
"More Americans are willing to admit prejudice against an older candidate than against a black candidate," Carroll said.
The economy is the single most important issue in their vote, 52 percent of American voters say, followed by 16 percent who list the war in Iraq, 10 percent who list health care and 9 percent who cite terrorism.
Obama leads McCain 49 - 41 percent among those who list the economy, 61 - 30 percent among those who cite the war and 66 - 24 percent among those worried about health care. McCain leads 76 - 19 percent among those who worry most about terrorism.
Source: National Polls, Electoral College Results
