Saturday, June 28, 2008

Maintaining the Hard Earned Stability in Iraq is Favored by Voters in Battleground States

The Washington Post has reported on a Quinnipiac Poll that shows some very interesting voter preferences.  McCain is behind Obama at the moment, particularly in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Voters generally show higher favorabilities for both candidates.  The poll shows the economy is what is on everyone's mind at the moment, but when it comes to Iraq, a clear majority favor leaving troops there. Also, who each candidate selects as VP is important to voters, which a sizeable number of Democrats opposing Obama selecting "She who must be obeyed."

Presidential Preference

If the election for President were being held today, and the candidates were Barack Obama the Democrat and John McCain the Republican, for whom would you vote?

Colorado

Obama (D) 49%

McCain (R) 44%

Michigan

Obama (D) 48%

McCain (R) 42%

Minnesota

Obama (D) 54%

McCain (R) 37%

Wisconsin

Obama (D) 52%

McCain (R) 39%

Favorability: John McCain

Is your opinion of John McCain favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?

Colorado
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Michigan
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Wisconsin
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Favorability: Barack Obama

Is your opinion of Barack Obama favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?

Colorado
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Wisconsin
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Key Issues

Which of the following will be the single most important issue in your vote in the election for President this year: Terrorism, The war in Iraq, The economy, Illegal immigration, or Health care?

Colorado
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War in Iraq

Regardless of how you intend to vote, what would you prefer the next president do about the war in Iraq? Begin immediately a withdrawal of American troops, with a fixed date to have them all out within 18 months. OR Keep troops in Iraq until the situation is more stable, and then begin to withdraw them, without a fixed date for full withdrawal.

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Vice President

In deciding your vote for president how important is the vice-presidential candidate: Very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all?

Colorado
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Wisconsin
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Vice President: Hillary Clinton

Would you like Barack Obama to pick Hillary Clinton to be his Vice-Presidential running mate or not?

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Methodology

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