Here are the latest results from the Michigan poll by Marist College Poll published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 599 voters polled on 9/16-17.
| Marist College Poll Date: 9/16-17 Michigan Added: 9/20/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 52% |
| John McCain | 43% |
| Unsure | 4% |
| Other | 1% |
Quote:
Democrat Barack Obama Leads Republican John McCain by 9 Percentage Points in the Wake of Nation’s Economic Crisis: In a survey conducted entirely after this week’s economic crisis hit, Senator Barack Obama leads Senator John McCain -- 50% to 41% -- among Michigan’s registered voters. Obama maintains his lead among the state’s likely voters including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a specific candidate. 52% of likely voters say they favor Obama compared with 43% who back McCain. Most likely Republican voters -- 93% -- support John McCain. A similar proportion of likely Democrats -- 92% -- support their party’s candidate. 57% of likely Independent voters back Barack Obama compared with 35% who support McCain.Voters Are Strongly Committed to their Choice of Candidate: 77% of registered voters in Michigan say they strongly support their choice for president. 76% of voters who back John McCain say they will not waiver in their support. 78% of Barack Obama’s supporters share that level of commitment for their candidate. Only a small percentage of each candidate’s supporters say they might vote differently on Election Day -- 4% for McCain and 3% for Obama.
Eye on the Economy: In a state hard hit by the nation’s faltering economy, Michigan voters target the economy as the most important issue in the presidential race. Overall, a majority -- 51% -- of the state’s registered voters believe the economy should be the deciding factor when choosing the next president. Security against terrorism and the war in Iraq tie for a distant second each receiving 9%. Social issues and health care are also among voters’ priorities. There’s no question, though, supporters on both sides see the economy as the focus of the race. But, more of Barack Obama’s backers view the economy as their top concern. 57% of Obama’s supporters consider the economy most important compared to 43% of McCain’s supporters.
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