Here are the latest results from the Florida poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 1000 voters polled on 10/26.
| Rasmussen Reports Date: 10/26 Florida Added: 10/28/08 |
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| Barack Obama | 51% |
| John McCain | 47% |
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This is the fourth time in five weeks that Obama has held a single digit lead over McCain. Last week was the exception with McCain up by a single point.McCain is viewed favorably by 57% of the state’s voters, Obama by 55%.
Fifty-three percent (53%) of Florida voters say that the economy is the most important issue of Election 2008. Fifty-two percent (52%) trust Obama more on this issue while 46% trust McCain.
In terms of the candidates, 38% say they’re most interested in someone who can bring about the needed change. Twenty-three percent (23%) say they’re looking for someone with the right experience and 20% are looking for a candidate who shares their values. Democrats are most concerned about someone who can bring about change while Republicans are more concerned with a candidate who has the right experience.
Florida has been carried by the Republican presidential candidates in eight out of the last 10 elections, most notably in 2000 when it took a month to determine that George W. Bush was the winner. In 2004, Bush easily defeated Democrat John Kerry 52% to 47%. The closeness of the 2000 race, however, has given Florida the reputation of being a so-called swing state.
Source: Current Polls, Electoral College Results
