MyDD :: A flurry of Obama polls

A flurry of Obama polls

by pollbuster, Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 01:52:02 PM EST

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/ 2008/latestpolls/index.html

In a flurry of polls released today, Barack Obama has had a great day.

First off there was Quinnipiac which surveyed the three most important battleground states, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and in each Obama lead. In Florida it was Obama ahead 47-43. In Ohio it was 48-42, while in Pa., Obama had a 12 point edge 52-40. Winning at least one of these three is crucial for Obama, while taking two of them is pivotal, but capturing all three pertends visions of a landslide in November.

If that's all there was today it would be good enough, but a new national Reuters/Zogby poll showed Obama up 5 points 47-42, confirming almost all the recent national polls showing McCain mired in the low 40's.

Survey USA today released a Wisconsin state poll which showed Obama up 9 points 52-43 in this always leaning blue battleground state, but one which John Kerry had to struggle to win.

The PPP poll published their latest Virginia findings today, giving Obama a 2 point lead in a state that hasn't gone blue in over 5 decades. This is a similar result to what Rasmussen released a few days ago showing this state very much in play.

Finally there was a new Washington Post/ABC News poll http://abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Vote20 08/story?id=5185695&page=1 which finds Michelle Obama with a 48% approval rating among voters compared with just 39% for Cindy McCain. This is definitely seen as a mild surprise, because, undoubtedly, Michelle Obama has been much more controversial in this election cycle when compared to Cindy McCain.

All in all, things are looking very good for Obama, and we can enjoy these findings, while reminding ourselves that there is no room for complacency or over-confidence. Hard work has gotten us this far and if we remain strong, and unified and continue to work hard in this marathon effort, there will be a lot more to enjoy in November.

Tags: Obama, McCain, New polls (all tags)

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Re: A flurry of Obama polls (2.00 / 1)

Plus, Rasmussen shows Obama's closed within 4 in Alaska and has a wide lead in Maine (22 pts).

by bottl4 on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:01:59 PM EST

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If these numbers continue, Obama is going to need a really good tailor to fit him for all those long coattails.

The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers. -- Thomas Jefferson

by pollbuster on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:46:08 PM EST
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Absolutely. We need to campaign every day as if we're down ten points in the hole. These numbers are awesome, though, and a bit vindicating of the discourse of a mere month ago- let's keep it up.

Serious question- Is This Snark?

by ragekage on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:03:19 PM EST

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Absolutely. But equally important to project confidence and strength; and better yet to have it be true!

One thing I don't worry about is Obama coasting to the finish. He strikes me as the kind of guy who will fight hard no matter what and will inspire the same his supporters.

John McCain

by Mandoliniment on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:08:22 PM EST
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True, dat.

Serious question- Is This Snark?

by ragekage on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:12:29 PM EST
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Couldn't agree more....

The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers. -- Thomas Jefferson

by pollbuster on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:46:38 PM EST
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Kage is dead on- it's like we're 10% down, everywhere. Gotta keep up on all fronts until November.

John McCain wants to stay in Iraq.

by ihaveseenenough on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:05:40 PM EST

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I hate that saying.

How about campaign like we're tied everywhere?

New Mexico politics from the local perspective.

by fbihop on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:24:06 PM EST
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Agreed... who the hell is motivated to work for someone getting their brains beat in... when your tied you work like your decision to campaign is critical to the winning or losing.

http://www.imvotingrepublican.com/ McCain Sucks!

by yitbos96bb on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 04:37:42 PM EST
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Cindy McCain looks like a rich socialite. Which she is. She simply doesn't project a sympathetic front.

Michelle Obama is outspoken, but I think that only hurts her with people who wouldn't like her anyway. She seems intelligent, cheerful, and down to earth.

I am, of course, staggeringly biased in my assessment, but I'm not surprised that Obama comes out ahead in that matchup.

John McCain

by Mandoliniment on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:06:20 PM EST

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I am, somewhat.

There's no reason that Laura Bush should've been MUCH more popular than Theresa Heinz-Kerry. (Granted, THK does fit into that "rich socialite" image, but I'd rather be on the road with her than Laura...)

by BlueEngineerInOhio on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:11:27 PM EST
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How do I put this. Cindy Mccain scares me. She looks like the "Crypt Keeper"

"I am standing with Barack Obama to say, `Yes, we can!'" Hillary Clinton 6/7/08

by feliks on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 05:04:53 PM EST
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Even ARG gets in the act (2.00 / 1)

Obama is up double-digits now over McCain in New Hampshire and leading McCain by five in Florida according to ARG.

I think we all know about ARG's problems during the primary season, with the exception of their polling for Kentucky and West Virginia. Their Florida poll seems to confirm the finding by Quinnipiac that Florida is a toss-up at this point.

by Blazers Edge on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:19:01 PM EST

Some more! (2.00 / 1)

Here are some more

ARG has Obama up by 12(!) in New Hampshire and 5(!) in Florida. Rasmussen has Obama up 22(!!) in Maine.

Conduct your own interview of Sarah Palin!

by fwiffo3 on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:38:51 PM EST

Re: Some more! (2.00 / 1)

Bah, more! Rasmussen has Obama down by just 4 in Alaska!

Conduct your own interview of Sarah Palin!

by fwiffo3 on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:52:10 PM EST
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One real time benefit of all these polls is that they will help discourage campaign contributions to McCain, while sapping the energy of their campaign workers.

The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers. -- Thomas Jefferson

by pollbuster on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:40:27 PM EST

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It also puts a stake in the heart of the pundits and concern trolls who claimed based on absolutely zero evidence that Obama had a Hispanic problem or a women problem or couldn't win states that Clinton won, etc., etc.,.

The GE has barely begun and all that BS is already being blown away.

by hankg on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:07:11 PM EST
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VERY encouraging polls out today. We might actually win this one...

by Democrat in Chicago on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:05:39 PM EST

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Yes, we are going to win this one. Although early polls are, well, early polls, they still give us cause for optimism in that Obama is picking up steam. Now wait until Americans learn more about the real John McCain.

I am not worried about how this will turn out ever since I learned that Obama has resources that few have dreamed about.

"Obama, Spock, and the New Star Trek Nation"
http://msa4.wordpress.com/

And while we are at, there is very good reason to be suspicious of McCain, which BSG fans will appreciate.

"The Twelfth Cylon Revealed"
http://msa4.wordpress.com/

Mitchell Aboulafia

by Mitchell A on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:41:01 PM EST
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Michelle Obama (none / 0)

...has a 100% approval rating from me.

I know who I want on my side in a fight, and it isn't the ridiculously entitled ex-beauty queen.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

That One/Another Fella '08

by Dracomicron on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:51:00 PM EST

Re: beauty queen comment (none / 0)

That was bad on too many levels. I'm sure you meant well, but jeezus!

by xdem on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:59:13 PM EST
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Er, sorry? (none / 0)

I'm not sure how my acknowledgement of Cindy McCain's status as an old-money debutante as being less tough than a self-made gal from the South side of Chicago was bad on any level.

If you'd explain your problem with it, I'd like to hear where I went wrong.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

That One/Another Fella '08

by Dracomicron on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 04:01:46 PM EST
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You didn't say debutante, you said beauty queen. You probably meant debutante or beauty queen, which would obviously distinguish her from Michelle Obama, if I get your drift, and for some reason Michelle would be good in a fight, which I took as a real physical fight - knives maybe.

But like I said initially, I'm sure you meant nothing untoward. Fuggetaboudit.

by xdem on Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 04:29:49 PM EST

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