Here are the latest results from the Minnesota poll by American Research Group published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 600 voters polled on 9/18-20.
| American Research Group Date: 9/18-20 Minnesota Added: 9/22/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 48% |
| John McCain | 47% |
| Unsure | 5% |
Quote:
Obama is now supported by 95% of Democrats, up from 89% in August. The Democrat also holds a modest lead among unaffiliated voters after splitting that vote with McCain last month. McCain gets the vote from 93% of Republicans, up two points from a month ago and fourteen points since July.Obama is now viewed favorably by 64% of Minnesota voters, McCain by 52%. That’s quite a change from August when McCain drew the higher ratings. In August, many in Minnesota thought their Governor was a likely Vice Presidential running mate for McCain.
As for the running mates, Delaware Senator Joe Biden is viewed favorably by 55% and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin earns such positive reviews from 47%.
Forty-six percent (46%) say that McCain made the right choice when selecting Palin to be his running mate. Forty-four percent (44%) say the same about Obama’s choice of Biden.
Eighty-three percent (83%) of voters believe Palin is politically conservative while 50% believe Biden is politically liberal.
Minnesota has gone for the Democratic presidential candidates in the last eight elections. John Kerry won the state 51% to 48% over President Bush in 2004. Independents (23%): McCain 45, Obama 48.
