Virginia Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 51%, John McCain 47%

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

There were 1000 voters polled on 10/26.

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While the size of Obama’s lead has varied from poll-to-poll, it’s worth noting that the Democratic hopeful has been at 50% or higher in six straight polls while McCain’s support has stayed in the 44% to 48% range. As in many other states, the Republican candidate was doing better in Virginia before Lehman Brothers collapsed and the Wall Street problems became visible.

Two weeks ago, Obama enjoyed a ten-point lead in Virginia, his biggest advantage all year.

Both candidates are now viewed favorably by 55% of voters and 47% say that they trust each man more than the other.

However, on the issue of the economy, 51% trust Obama more than McCain while 46% hold the opposite view. It’s no coincidence that those numbers are very similar to overall levels of support for the candidates.

Ninety-three percent (93%) of liberals support Obama while just 80% of conservatives plan to vote for McCain. Obama leads by fourteen points among women but trails by six among men.

George W. Bush won Virginia by eight percentage points in both 2000 and 2004, but Democrats have focused on Virginia this year as a Red State they are increasingly hopeful of peeling away from Republicans. At the time this poll was released, Virginia is listed as “Leans Democratic” in the Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power Calculator. NOTE: Factors other than the latest Rasmussen Reports poll impact the Balance of Power ratings. The current status is indicated on the table in the upper right hand corner of this article.

Thirty-three percent (33%) of Virginia voters say they’re most interested in a candidate who can bring about the needed change. Twenty-six percent (26%) are looking for someone who shares their values while another 20% say they want a candidate with the right experience.

Source: National Polls, Electoral College Results