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- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
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- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Obama, Clinton Lead McCain in U.S Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama holds the upper hand in a prospective United States presidential contest against Republican John McCain, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Illinois senator, while 43 per cent would back the Arizona senator.
In a separate match-up, McCain trails New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton by five points.
Yesterday, Democratic Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey endorsed Obama, saying, "I believe in my heart that there is one person who’s uniquely qualified to lead us in (a) new direction and that is Barack Obama. (...) I really believe that in a time of danger around the world and in division here at home, Barack Obama can lead us, he can heal us, he can help rebuild America."
In American elections, candidates require 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the White House. In November 2004, Republican George W. Bush earned a second term after securing 286 electoral votes from 31 states. Democratic nominee John Kerry received 252 electoral votes from 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Bush is ineligible for a third term in office. The presidential election is scheduled for Nov. 4.
Polling Data
Now, suppose the 2008 presidential election were being held today. If you had to choose between (...) and (...), who would you vote for? (Leaners Included)
McCain v. Obama
|
Mar. 2008 |
Feb. 2008 |
|
|
Barack Obama (D) |
49% |
50% |
|
John McCain (R) |
43% |
43% |
|
Other / Unsure |
8% |
7% |
McCain v. Rodham Clinton
|
Mar. 2008 |
Feb. 2008 |
|
|
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) |
49% |
50% |
|
John McCain (R) |
44% |
45% |
|
Other / Unsure |
7% |
5% |
Source: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,503 American adults, conducted from Mar. 19 to Mar. 22, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.