Here are the latest results from the Michigan poll by EPIC MRA Detroit News published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 602 voters polled on 9/14-17.
| EPIC MRA Detroit News Date: 9/14-17 Michigan Added: 9/21/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 43% |
| John McCain | 42% |
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As the head-to-head and full-ticket matchups show, the survey provides little evidence that Palin, the Alaska governor whose surprise selection has dominated campaign coverage much of the last month, is having a big effect on Michigan voters.About 1 in 4 voters says Palin's selection made them more likely to vote for McCain, but an equal share said they were less likely to support the ticket with her on it. And McCain's performance with female voters actually slipped from EPIC-MRA's August poll; he remained close by improving his standing with men.
By a narrow margin, more voters say Palin is unqualified to assume the presidency. Asked if she was qualified to step in if necessary, 47 percent said no, 43 percent yes.
Interviews with some of those surveyed suggested that weeks of tough media coverage are taking a toll on Palin.
"When she first got into the race, I thought, 'Oh boy, the Democrats have got trouble. What a lovely and capable woman,' " said Lillian Myers, 74, of Novi, an Obama supporter who participated in the poll. "Now so much is coming out about her that I don't trust her."
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