High Stakes: A Vice Presidential Debate Preview
September 30, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under National, National Poll Archive, Politics
A plurality of registered voters nationwide — 45% — think Senator Joe Biden will beat his Republican opponent, Governor Sarah Palin, during Thursday night’s vice presidential debate while 36% think Palin will make the better showing. However, close to one in five voters, including nearly a quarter of Independents, say they just don’t know which candidate will be victorious. Republican and Democratic voters stand along party lines.
Battle for the White House: Obama Edges McCain Nationally
September 25, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under National, National Poll Archive, Politics
Democrat Barack Obama has the support of 47% of voters nationally while 43% say they are behind McCain. Looking at likely voters including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, Obama leads McCain 49% to 44%. The partisan divide is wide. 87% of Republicans favor McCain while 84% of Democrats are on-board with Obama. By a margin of 12 percentage points, Independent voters likely to vote on Election Day favor Obama 50% to 38% for McCain.
Face Off: The First Presidential Debate?
September 25, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under National, National Poll Archive, Politics
John McCain proposed yesterday that he and Barack Obama postpone tomorrow night’s debate so that lawmakers may focus on handling the nation’s economic crisis. Obama wants to have the debate to discuss the issues. 42% of the national electorate agrees with the Arizona senator while 53% agrees with Obama that the debate should go on as planned.
The Battleground: The Presidential Race in New Hampshire
September 24, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under Battleground States Poll Archive, New Hampshire Poll Archive, Politics
With New Hampshire’s 4 electoral votes on the line, Senator Barack Obama has the support of 48% to 45% for Senator John McCain among New Hampshire’s registered voters. However, factor in New Hampshire’s likely voters, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, and Barack Obama has a 6 percentage point edge over John McCain. Obama leads McCain 51% to 45%.
The Battleground: The Presidential Race in Iowa
September 24, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under Battleground States Poll Archive, Politics
Although the presidential race between Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain is a close contest among Iowa’s registered voters, the Democratic candidate leads his Republican opponent by double digits among voters likely to vote on Election Day. 46% of Iowa’s registered voters say they support Obama while 41% say they back McCain.
Voters Want Congress to Wait to Act on Economic Crisis
September 24, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under Money, Money Vault, National Poll Archive, Politics
68% of registered voters across the country think it is more important for Congress to act but just not right away. 26% think it’s more important for lawmakers to do something this week to stabilize the nation’s financial industry.
The Battleground: The Presidential Race in Pennsylvania
September 19, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under Battleground States Poll Archive, Politics
45% of Pennsylvania’s registered voters support Senator Barack Obama for president while 42% are behind Senator John McCain. Likely voters in the state, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, give Barack Obama the advantage over McCain — 49% to 44%. 87% of likely Democratic voters are behind their party’s candidate compared with 92% of likely Republican voters who support their choice. 49% of Independent voters likely to vote on Election Day support Obama compared with 40% who are for McCain.
The Battleground: The Presidential Race in Ohio
September 19, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under Battleground States Poll Archive, Politics
The race for the White House is a dead heat among registered voters in Ohio. 44% of the state’s registered voters say they support Senator Barack Obama — the same proportion who backs Senator John McCain. When likely Ohio voters, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, are factored into the equation, Obama has 47% to McCain’s 45%.
The Battleground: The Presidential Race in Michigan
September 19, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under Battleground States Poll Archive, Politics
In a survey conducted entirely after this week’s economic crisis hit, Senator Barack Obama leads Senator John McCain — 50% to 41% — among Michigan’s registered voters. Obama maintains his lead among the state’s likely voters including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a specific candidate. 52% of likely voters say they favor Obama compared with 43% who back McCain.
The Battleground: The Presidential Race in Mich., Ohio, and Pa.
September 19, 2008 by Marist Poll
Filed under Battleground States Poll Archive, Politics
MICHIGAN: Barack Obama Leads John McCain by 9 Percentage Points in the Wake of Nation’s Economic Crisis: In a survey conducted entirely after this week’s economic crisis hit, Senator Barack Obama leads Senator John McCain — 50% to 41% — among Michigan’s registered voters.
OHIO: It’s a Tossup: 44% of Ohio’s registered voters say they support Senator Barack Obama — the same proportion who backs Senator John McCain.
PENNSYLVANIA: Tight Race…Edge to Obama: 45% of Pennsylvania’s registered voters support Barack Obama for president while 42% are behind John McCain. Likely voters in the state give Obama the advantage over McCain — 49% to 44%.
