POLL: Obama 46, McCain 40 ... vs. ... Hillary 42, McCain 46

[jefferson_dem]

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In general election match-ups, Obama leads John McCain 46% to 40% while McCain leads Clinton 46% to 42% (see recent daily results). Today, Rasmussen Reports will begin releasing state-by-state polling of these general election match-ups. At 3:00 p.m. Eastern, data will be released from New Hampshire. At 4:00 p.m. Eastern, the latest results from Colorado will be released. At 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Missouri general election results will be released. Rasmussen Reports analysis looks at the question of which Democrat might fare better against McCain in the general election. Rasmussen Reports will begin releasing state-by-state general election polls later this week.

In addition to the Presidential match-ups, Rasmussen Reports will release results on the Missouri Governor’s race today at 6:00 p.m.

Obama is the most popular candidate at the moment, viewed favorably by 54% and unfavorably by 43%. Clinton is viewed favorably by 47% of Likely Voters nationwide, unfavorably by 50%. McCain’s is viewed favorably by 48% and unfavorably by 49%. Opinions about Clinton are more strongly held than opinions about either Obama or McCain.

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http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/general_election_match_up_history

[From The Left]

1. A Vote for Hillary is a Vote for McCain

Elect Barack Obama!

[GreenTea]

32. Many dems are eager to believe any crumb tossed to them.

[New Dawn]

34. Exactly. n/t

[ccpup]

2. okay, NOW Barack's supporters start heralding Polls

when, just weeks ago, everyone was reminded how Polls don't matter, can quickly change and are just tools for the MSM to tell us how to vote.

Sheesh. :eyes:

[jefferson_dem]

4. Sheesh yourself.

When did I ever say polls don't matter. They are what they are...a snapshot in time.

Don't be bitter.

[Hutzpa]

18. Jefferson-dem

is an Edwards supporter.

[ccpup]

25. thanks for the correction

[moosen]

3. Kerry was up 10pts on Bush early on as well

keep that in mind

[mrreowwr_kittty]

5. Okay, we will. nt

[sampsonblk]

31. Well hopefully Obama won't blow it like Kerry did-nt

[catgirl]

33. Except Obama is a strong finisher

and will win.

[bunnies]

35. Kerry was up that much is true....

But Hillary is DOWN. If Kerry was up 10 pts and still lost... you do the math.

[cloudythescribbler]

6. So both HRC AND McCain have higher negatives than positives, while Obama nets 11% positive

That really says a lot about the mood of the country as a whole, in contrast to the cheerleading and "mania" of rallies and on the DU board.

This country needs (for the first time in a VERY long time) a president that people (including authentic progressives) can admire, so that people will at least see enough possibility to become politically active.

[oasis]

9. Apt screen name for an Obama fan. Most Americans spend their time

down here on Earth and need real problem solvers.

[mkultra]

11. take your devisivness to freeperville

we dont want it here.

[oasis]

16. Who the hell is "We"? If you're too fragile to face up to reality, you need to

take a a time out.

[cloudythescribbler]

13. Well, for some reason all those down-to-earth salt-of-the-earth folk on balance support Obama ... nt

[oasis]

19. I hope they're "earthy" enough to serve in McCain's armies of occupation in the middle east. If

he gets in, they'll be in. Count on it.

[oasis]

7. Reality Poll. McCain wipes the floor with Obama when it comes to national security. That's

what will be front and center.

[BeyondGeography]

8. Because the country is sooooo amped about that 100-year war in Iraq

:thumbsup:

[ccpup]

10. yeah, the one Barack has voted to fund time and time again

one speech in the State Legislature does not an anti-war candidate make. You actually gotta have the votes to back up the rhetoric and, on that, Barack fails ... not surprisingly.

[GarbagemanLB]

17. This will be 2004 all over again if Hillary wins.

Trying to make the claim she is now against the war after voting to start it will just play into the GOP's hands. Obama can make a MUCH better case for being against the war.

[oasis]

20. Hillary is no John Kerry. She will stand her ground and fight. (eom)

[ccpup]

23. especially with his voting record against funding it ...

oh ... wait ... never mind

[oasis]

12. "national security". To pretend you don't know the meaning won't make

Obama more proficient in that particular category.

[BeyondGeography]

14. You're the pretender in this conversation

because to imply that the Iraq war won't be a big part of the broader national security conversation is willful ignorance on your part.

[oasis]

15. Okay. Which of these two candidates is perceived to be superior on national security issues?

(1) Barack Obama (2) John McCain

I rest my case.

[tabasco]

24. Got a link?

You think most Americans consider Bush strong on national defense?

McCain = Bush's third term.

[oasis]

26. Why dodge the question? Who is perceived stronger on national security, Obama or McCain?

Case closed.

[tabasco]

27. You're the one making the claim.

You refuse to back it up.

Then you say I'm dodging something?

I don't think most Americans consider McCain strong on national security. Republicans allowed the worst terrorist attack in US history to occur on Bush's watch. Maybe those over the age of 70 will agree with you.

[oasis]

28. YOU don't think McCain is strong on national security. That says plenty about you.

see ya :hi:

[tabasco]

29. You think McCain is strong on national security?

Please explain! I will be awaiting the explanation of how McCain's policies make this nation more secure.

If you think the republicans keep us safer, it really says a lot more about you.

[Hutzpa]

Can't help but notice your sig line

are you officially inspired now? do you believe change can
happen? if you do....then welcome, welcome indeed.

Lets make change happen in our own little way.

"Theres nothing wrong with HOPE, America was built on HOPE"

[Uzybone]

22. America was not built on hope

it was built on the backs of native americans, slaves, indentured servants and industry. The Founding founders didn't use "hope" to drive out the Brits either.

With that said, hope is a good thing, but its not the only thing.

[Hutzpa]

21. self delete

[catagory5]

30. Would Edwards Endorsement help Clinton?

Would it help to stop the Bleedng?

[Az_lefty]

36. Obama can beat out McCain, he'll rally support to his side

McCain couldn't rally a herd of kittens.