Here are the latest results from the Pennsylvania poll by Strategic Vision published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 1200 voters polled on 9/5-7.
| Strategic Vision Date: 9/5-7 Pennsylvania Added: 9/10/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 47% |
| John McCain | 45% |
| Unsure | 5% |
| Other | 3% |
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Obama leads 51 - 41 percent with women, compared to 53 - 37 percent August 26. McCain leads 51 - 45 percent among men. Obama leads 58 - 38 percent among voters 18 to 34 years old and gets 49 percent of voters 35 to 54 to McCain's 47 percent. Voters over 55 back McCain 50 - 43 percent.Independent voters split with 45 percent for the Republican and 44 percent for the Democrat. This compares to a 48 - 38 percent Obama lead August 26. Among former Clinton supporters, 22 percent support McCain, compared to 25 percent August 26.
McCain gets a 54 - 34 percent favorability, compared to Obama's 56 - 29 percent. Palin's favorability is 39 - 26 percent, while Biden gets a 53 - 22 percent score.
The economy is the most important issue, 51 percent of Pennsylvania voters say, while 12 percent list the war in Iraq; 11 percent cite health care; 10 percent list energy policy and 8 percent say terrorism.
The choice of a vice presidential candidate will have little impact on their November vote, 59 percent of Pennsylvania likely voters say.
"Sen. McCain has narrowed the gap in Pennsylvania by wiping out Sen. Obama's lead among independent voters. But Obama still holds a three-point edge by convincing previously uncommitted Hillary Clinton primary voters and Catholics to move into his camp - the Catholics perhaps because of some help from running mate Joe Biden, a Catholic from Scranton," said Clay F. Richards, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Barack Obama? Favorable 48% Unfavorable 38% Undecided 14%
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Joseph Biden? Favorable 49% Unfavorable 36% Undecided 15%
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of John McCain? Favorable 49% Unfavorable 33% Undecided 18%
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Sarah Palin? Favorable 51% Unfavorable 32% Undecided 17%
Which presidential candidate do you believe would be best able to handle the economy, Barack Obama or John McCain? Barack Obama 45% John McCain 44% Undecided 11%
Which presidential candidate do you believe would be best able to handle the war in Iraq, Barack Obama or John McCain? John McCain 49% Barack Obama 37% Undecided 14%
Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's overall job performance? Approve 22% Disapprove 70% Undecided 8%
Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's handling of the economy? Approve 16% Disapprove 71% Undecided 13%
Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's handling of the war in Iraq? Approve 38% Disapprove 56% Undecided 6%
Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's handling of the war on terrorism? Approve 54% Disapprove 37% Undecided 9%
12. Do you approve or disapprove of Governor Ed Rendell's overall job performance? Approve 53% Disapprove 35% Undecided 12%
Source: National Polls, Electoral College Results
