Indiana Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 43%, John McCain 50%

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

There were 500 voters polled on 10/7.

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McCain is viewed favorably by 59% of voters and unfavorably by 39%. Obama’s ratings are 50% favorable, 48% unfavorable.

Both candidates’ running mates are viewed slightly less favorably by Indiana voters. Joseph Biden is viewed favorably by 48% and unfavorably by 48%. Sarah Palin’s reviews are 57% favorable, 41% unfavorable.

Not surprisingly, the economy is the top issue of the election for 50% of Indiana voters, with no other issue coming close. Voters in Indiana trust McCain more on this issue by a 48% to 41% margin. Nationally, voters are divided on which candidate they trust more.

Just eight percent (8%) of voters in Indiana rate the current economy good or excellent. Sixty-one percent (61%) give it a poor rating. While only three percent (3%) say the economy is getting better, 81% believe it is getting worse. Similar sentiments can be found nationwide in the Rasmussen Consumer Index. LINK

Voters say creating economic growth should be a higher priority than reducing the gap between rich and poor by a 64% to 25% margin. Most believe McCain agrees, while the majority thinks Obama takes the opposite view.

Investors, who make up 66% of voters in Indiana, favor McCain 56% to 39%.

Source: National Polls, Electoral College Results