Here are the latest results from the Michigan poll by Public Policy Polling published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 1147 voters polled on 9/6-7.
| Public Policy Polling Date: 9/6-7 Michigan Added: 9/8/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 47% |
| John McCain | 46% |
| Unsure | 7% |
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. Obama has an eight-point lead among women, but the candidates are essentially even among men. McCain leads handily among regular churchgoers while Obama has the edge among those who rarely or never attend services (demographic crosstabs available for Premium Members).As for the running mates, 53% have a favorable opinion of Palin while 52% say the same about Joseph Biden. However, opinions are much stronger about the Alaska governor—37% have a Very Favorable opinion of her while just 23% are that pleased with the longtime Delaware senator.
Fifty-two percent (52%) say McCain made the right choice when he asked Palin to join the Republican ticket.
Forty-two percent (42%) say Obama made the right choice of a running mate. Biden himself made headlines yesterday by suggesting that Hillary Clinton might have been a better option for Obama. Fifty-one percent (51%) of Michigan voters say the economy is the top issue of Election 2008. Just 21% see national security issues as the highest priority. When Libertarian candidate Bob Barr and Independent Ralph Nader are added in, Obama's lead narrows in Michigan to 45% to 42%. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Barack Obama? Favorable 53% Unfavorable 34% Undecided 13%
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Joseph Biden? Favorable 42% Unfavorable 36% Undecided 22%
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of John McCain? Favorable 54% Unfavorable 38% Undecided 8%
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Sarah Palin? Favorable 52% Unfavorable 30% Undecided 18% The selection of Sarah Palin as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate appears to be a hit with Michigan voters. 45% of respondents say they are more likely to vote for McCain because of his running mate selection, while just 30% say Joe Biden joining the Democratic ticket makes them more likely to vote for Barack Obama.
“There’s no doubt that the Palin choice shook up the race a good deal,” said Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy Polling. “The big question now is whether this tightening we’re seeing in Michigan is just part of a convention bounce, or a sign that the state is going to be extremely competitive right through November. If it is, that spells trouble for Barack Obama.”
The race breaks down pretty much as one expects. Obama leads with women, blacks, and voters under 45. McCain has the edge with men, whites, and older voters. The candidates are tied with independent voters.
