Washington D.C. 9/23/2008 2:44:39 PM
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Florida Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports for FOX News: Barack Obama 46%, John McCain 51%

Here are the latest results from the Florida poll by Rasmussen Reports for FOX News published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 500 voters polled on 9/21.

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Rasmussen Reports for FOX News
Date: 9/21
Florida
Added: 9/23/08
John McCain 51%
Barack Obama 46%

Quote:

McCain is viewed favorably by 55% of Florida voters and unfavorably by 45%. Obama’s numbers are 50% favorable, 48% unfavorable.

The GOP nominee has a solid 56% to 40% edge among unaffiliated voters in the Sunshine State. He also leads 53% to 44% among men and 51% to 47% among women.

Voters trust McCain more than his opponent by a 52% to 43% margin. However, while over a third (34%) says they would be extremely comfortable with Obama as president, just 28% say that of McCain. Still, more voters (45%) are not at all comfortable with Obama in the White House as opposed to just 34% who feel that way about the Republican.

As for their running mates, 29% say they would be extremely comfortable with Democrat Joseph Biden as vice president, and 32% say that of Republican Sarah Palin. While 42% say they would not be at all comfortable with Palin as vice president, 45% say that of Biden.

Source: State Primary Polls, Electoral College Results