Michigan Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 56%, John McCain 40%

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

There were 500 voters polled on 10/8.

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Sixty percent (60%) of Michigan voters now rate the economy as the most important issue in the election, an increase of eight points from a month ago. National security is most important to just 13%.

Eighty-nine percent (89%) say economic conditions in Michigan are getting worse.

Fifty-five percent (55%) believe Obama is the candidate most likely to boost the auto industry, while just under half that many (27%) think that of McCain.

The gap is narrower when it’s a question of who has shown greater leadership during the economic crisis so far. Forty-seven percent (47%) say Obama, 36% McCain.

Michigan voters trust Obama more than McCain on the economy – 56% to 37% - and on national security – 50% to 45%. In most states, McCain has the edge on the latter issue.

Source: State Primary Polls, Electoral College Results