May 09, 2008

Abstract: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain has become the frontrunner in the Badger State, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 43 per cent would support Democratic New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain has become the frontrunner in the Badger State, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 43 per cent would support Democratic New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

In a separate contest, McCain also holds a four-point lead over Illinois senator Barack Obama.

In 2004, Democratic nominee John Kerry carried Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes, with 50 per cent of the vote. No Republican has won the Badger State since Ronald Reagan in 1984.

U.S. president George W. Bush is ineligible for a third term in office. The U.S. presidential election is scheduled for Nov. 4.

Polling Data

Wisconsin - 2008 U.S. Presidential Election

John McCain (R) 47% - 43% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
John McCain (R) 47% - 43% Barack Obama (D)

Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 500 likely Wisconsin voters, conducted on May 5, 2008. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.