Rasmussen - MI: Obama 47, McSame 40

[CTLawGuy]

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/michigan/election_2008_michigan_presidential_election

Friday, August 08, 2008 Email to a Friend
Barack Obama still holds a solid 47% to 40% lead over John McCain in the key battleground state of Michigan, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of voters there.

Obama’s lead has dropped a statistically insignificant one-point since last month.

When “leaners” are factored in, Obama has a narrower 49% to 45% lead on his Republican rival.

Michigan is increasingly viewed as one of a handful of states that the election will turn on, so both candidates are now spending more on ads there. Obama just this week proposed $4 billion in loans and tax credits to help retool closed factories in Michigan, and his energy plan calls for federal funding to help the ailing auto industry produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. McCain is reportedly considering Mitt Romney as a running mate because the latter is a native of Michigan and is popular with voters in the state.

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Just wanted to send some good news everyone's way!

[Spider Jerusalem]

1. That's encouraging, I don't think Michigan is by any means in the bag...

given the levels of dissatisfaction with the state Democratic Party...but considering what an important issue the economy is for Michigan voters I would be really surprised if McCain won there.

[Hope And Change]

K & R!Thanks for posting!

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[book_worm]

3. for heaven sake why is this poll have few responses while the MO poll which has Obama behind has

more. I'm tired of all the negativity on this board. We should embrace good news for a change. Yesterday I posted positive Obama polls from NY, NJ, and MA and, of course they got few responses and the few that I got were snarky like so what? he should be doing well in those places. People just arent' happy unless you have something negative to post. Rant done.