Washington D.C. 10/16/2008 12:53:03 PM
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Illinois Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 56%, John McCain 39%

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

There were 500 voters polled on 10/13.

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Rasmussen Reports
Date: 10/13
Illinois
Added: 10/15/08
Barack Obama 56%
John McCain 39%

Quote:

Voters in Illinois give their junior senator positive reviews. Obama is viewed favorably by 69% and unfavorably by 29%. McCain’s numbers are 47% favorable, 51% unfavorable.

Half of voters in Illinois say the top electoral issue is the economy, and 57% of voters trust Obama more to handle the national economy. The majority (60%) also believes Obama would help the state’s economy the most.

On national security, Illinois voters trust Obama more than McCain by a 52% to 43% margin. McCain in most parts of the country leads Obama on this issue.

Source: Recent Polls, Electoral College Results