Early Perceptions of Obama, Clinton, McCain Show Obama Winning Best Reviews

[Hope And Change]

Race for the White House

Early Perceptions of Obama, Clinton, McCain Show Obama Winning Best Reviews


Monday, February 18, 2008

National polling for the seven days ending February 17 shows that Barack Obama is viewed favorably by 55% of American voters. John McCain is viewed favorably by 51% and Hillary Clinton by 45%.

Thirty percent (30%) have a Very Favorable opinion of Obama while 25% have a Very Unfavorable opinion of the Democratic frontrunner. For Clinton, the comparable numbers are 24% Very Favorable and 35% Very Unfavorable.

Opinions about McCain are less firmly established—16% Very Favorable and 19% Very Unfavorable.

The data highlights a significant gender gap concerning both Clinton and McCain. Clinton is viewed favorably by 50% of women and 38% of men. McCain earns positive reviews from 57% of men and 47% of women. The gap is smaller for Obama who receives favorable ratings from 52% of men and 57% of women.

McCain’s struggles with conservatives are highlighted by the fact that just 61% have a favorable opinion of him. Just 20% say they have a Very Favorable opinion of the presumptive Republican nominee. That doesn’t come close to matching the reaction liberals have to the two Democratic candidate—79% of liberal voters have a favorable opinion of Obama and 75% say the same about Clinton. Those figures include 51% with a Very Favorable opinion of Obama and 44% of those with a Very Favorable opinion of Clinton.

Among political moderates, Obama is viewed favorably by 65%, McCain by 57%, and Clinton by 52%.

Among independent voters not affiliated with either major political party, Obama is viewed favorably by 61%, McCain by 55%, and Clinton by 39%.

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http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/race_for_the_white_house2/race_for_the_white_house

[FrenchieCat]

1. Pretty good, I'd say. Starting on the good foot instead of at a deficit

allows the Candidate a better chance, IMO.

Too bad the Hillary supporters are attempting to drag our Good Clean candidate in the mud with theirs. :(

[JustinL]

2. great news!

The evidence keeps mounting that Obama is the strongest candidate.

[Alexander]

3. Independents and moderates prefer Obama over McCain. That's why he'll win.

"Among political moderates, Obama is viewed favorably by 65%, McCain by 57%, and Clinton by 52%.

Among independent voters not affiliated with either major political party, Obama is viewed favorably by 61%, McCain by 55%, and Clinton by 39%."

[BringBigDogBack]

4. good post.

Those groups are key in the GE

[Guava Jelly]

5. I am not surprised at all.

:woohoo: