Washington D.C. 11/3/2008 5:11:42 AM
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Oregon Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 54%, John McCain 42%

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

There were 500 voters polled on 10/30.

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Rasmussen Reports
Date: 10/30
Oregon
Added: 11/1/08
Barack Obama 54%
John McCain 42%

Quote:

Obama is viewed favorably by 58% of Oregon voters, unfavorably by 39%. Fifty-five percent (55%) have a favorable view of McCain, while 44% regard him unfavorably. Obama’s numbers are largely unchanged from the survey two weeks ago, but McCain’s have improved.

Thirty-seven percent (37%) of Oregon voters say the economy is the most important issue in the election, while 24% believe national security is number one. Obama is trusted more than McCain on the economy, 53% to 40%, and edges McCain by two points in terms of voter trust on national security. In most states, McCain is more trusted in the latter area.

Forty-eight percent (48%) agree with Obama that when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody. Forty-one percent (41%) disagree, and 11% are undecided.

Forty-seven percent (47%) believe elections are fair to voters, but 34% disagree. Still, 63% are Very Confident that their voters will be counted, while just three percent (3%) are not at all confident.

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Oregon voters say it is more likely that eligible voters will be denied the right to cast their ballots than that people will vote illegally. Nearly as many (37%) say the opposite is more likely to occur. Twenty-three percent (23%) are not sure.

Fifty-seven percent (57%) say those who want to vote should be required to show photo identification before being allowed to do so, but 29% disagree and 14% are undecided.

Source: State Primary Polls, Electoral College Results