Double digit Michigan Obama 51 McCain 41 The Palin factor having big impact

[grantcart]

Poll after poll showing the same thing Obama is riding a 5 point Debate/economics/Palin bounce




http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_Michigan_1002685.pdf


Raleigh, N.C. – Barack Obama has expanded his lead nine points over the last three
weeks in Michigan, according to the newest survey from Public Policy Polling. He now
leads John McCain 51-41 in the state after holding just a 47-46 advantage immediately
after the Republican convention.
Michigan’s been hit even harder than most places in the country by economic struggles
over the last few years, and 69% of the state’s voters list the economy as their top issue.
That’s higher than any other battleground state PPP has polled in. Obama holds a 54-37
lead among respondents who listed it as their biggest concern.
Another factor helping to drive Obama’s improved standing in the state is Sarah Palin’s
rapidly declining popularity. Immediately after the GOP convention 45% of Michigan
voters said her selection made them more likely to vote for John McCain, compared to
just 35% who said it made them less likely to do so. Since then there’s been a 14 point
drop in her net favorability, with 43% now saying her selection makes them less likely to
vote Republican and only 39% saying it makes them more likely to do so.




Nice VP pick John and you guys were having such a big party 2 weeks ago

[bunnies]

1. Serves McCrabby right.

Maybe "Joe six pack" is finally waking up to the fact that they're being played. :rofl:

[vaberella]

2. Wow thanks GC. I know you're truly KO in disguise. :D

Wasn't O running behind in Michigan now he's way ahead. Greatness. I can't wait to see how this pans out and I hope he maintains this streak throughout the rest of the month. Everyone said Palin was the worst pick ever. Do you know him and his crew are still pedaling she's the most favorable Governor in Alaska? Do-dos.

[MadBadger]

3. I would hesitate to say that he was really behind...maybe in the very beginning.

Right after the brutal primary he may have been a few points down. But for the most part he was a few points ahead and in September pulled away.

[vaberella]

4. Understood. I remember seeing him at 46-M/45-O and then

it started slowly changing. I don't remember if he was too far back.

[blue_onyx]

5. I don't think McCain was ever ahead

There may have been a few polls that showed McCain leading but if you average all polls together, I think it was at best tied. Plus, I don't think McCain ever had a lead in a poll that wasn't within the margin of error. This is good news....most polls seem to be showing Obama with leads around 10%.