Here are the latest results from the New Hampshire poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 700 voters polled on 8/19.
| Rasmussen Reports Date: 8/19 New Hampshire Added: 8/21/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 43% |
| John McCain | 42% |
| Unsure | 9% |
| Other | 7% |
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Obama is viewed favorably by 55%, while McCain is viewed favorably by 57%. The Democrat is viewed very favorably by 28% and very unfavorably by 29%. Meanwhile, 23% have a very favorable opinion of McCain, while 16% have a very unfavorable view of the GOP candidate.The issue of energy has been at the front of many voters’ minds this election season. In New Hampshire, 60% of voters think finding new energy sources is more important than reducing the amount of energy Americans now consume. Thirty-four percent (34%) take the opposite view. While 87% of voters believe finding new sources is an urgent national need, 75% also feel that way about reducing energy consumption.
Fifty-one percent (51%) of voters in New Hampshire think media bias is a bigger problem than large campaign contributions in politics today. Thirty-nine percent (39%) think campaign contributions are the bigger problem. Again, those figures also reflect the views of voters nationwide. The majority of voters (64%) say most politicians will break the rules in order to help people who contribute money to their campaigns. While 44% of voters say McCain is too influenced by contributors and lobbyists, 36% believe that of Obama.
President George W. Bush earns good or excellent ratings from just 26% of New Hampshire voters, while 52% give him poor reviews.
In New Hampshire’s race for the Senate, former Governor Jeanne Shaheen has expanded her lead over incumbent John Sununu.
Source: National Polls, Electoral College Results
