Polls show voters think Obama would do a better job reviving economic growth

[Amerigo Vespucci]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26513554/



As Republicans wrap up their storm-shortened convention Thursday, presidential nominee Sen. John McCain is expected to underscore his plans to revive the slumping economy.

But while polls show the economy is still the biggest issue on the minds of American voters, it’s not clear how much impact either candidate's policies would have in boosting growth.

With inflation and unemployment rising in the final weeks of the presidential campaign, American voters are understandably nervous about economic security. In a recent Gallup poll, 43 percent identified the economy as the most important issue in the election.

On issues such as fighting terrorism or dealing with a newly energized Russian adversary, McCain holds a commanding lead in polls over his Democratic rival, Sen. Barack Obama. But by a sizable margin — 52 percent to 40 percent — likely voters said Obama is better able to handle the economy.