Washington D.C. 9/22/2008 4:34:07 AM
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South Carolina Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 45%, John McCain 51%

Here are the latest results from the South Carolina poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 500 voters polled on 9/18.

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Rasmussen Reports
Date: 9/18
South Carolina
Added: 9/21/08
John McCain 51%
Barack Obama 45%

Quote:

McCain is viewed favorably by 57% of South Carolina’s likely voters while Obama earns positive reviews from 51%. Those figures reflect a three-point drop for McCain and a two-point gain for Obama.

As for the running mates, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is viewed favorably by 56%. Delaware Senator Joe Biden gets favorable reviews from 46%.

Fifty percent (50%) say McCain made the right choice in selecting Palin while 37% say Obama made the right choice in selecting Biden.

Seventy-eight percent (78%) view Palin as politically conservative while 49% see Biden as politically liberal.

Source: Recent Polls, Electoral College Results