September 19, 2008
The Battleground: The Presidential Race in Pennsylvania
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.