Florida: Obama Ahead by One (Rasmussen)

[brooklynite]

Source: Rasmussen Reports

Barack Obama has caught up to John McCain in Florida. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds Obama with a statistically insignificant one-point advantage over his rival, 46% to 45%. When “leaners” are included, the Democrat leads 49% to 47%.

Over the past six months, McCain has maintained leads ranging from seven to sixteen percentage points. Last month, McCain led 48% to 41% in the Sunshine State.

A big push for Obama this month in Florida comes from unaffiliated voters. Last month, he had just a three-point lead in this demographic. This month, he leads by twenty-three.

Obama leads 50% to 43% among women in Florida, while McCain leads 47% to 41% among men. The Democrat has double-digit leads among voters under 40 years of age, while McCain has a big lead among senior citizens.

Read more: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/florida/election_2008_florida_presidential_election

[Teaser]

1. ras state by states are weird

.

[Danieljay]

2. Stupid white men. Enlightened women. n/t

[Fluffdaddy]

3. Wake me in October when polls means something

[Indenturedebtor]

5. Well it's certainly a good trend. Trends matter no? n/t

[Fluffdaddy]

6. No.................. Not in July

Sept/Oct after a few debates, then polls/trends will mean something.

[The Croquist]

7. I didn't expect Obama to be competitive in FL

I'm still not sure he is but this sounds hopeful. Obama got spanked by Clinton (50%-33%)and I figured that the senior citizens would vote for the old guy.

If we can win Florida the election is ours.

[HockeyMom]

9. Postive responses to my Obama Mama shirt

I wear it all over. Yet to see a single frown. I have also yet to see one single McCain sticker or sign. This is a very red Republican area I live in. It really surprises me all the Obama stickers and signs that I see.

[Mike Nelson]

4. Translates to an easy McCain win

unfortunately

[Zhade]

8. I love MST3K!

Just saying.