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Archived Poll | October 14, 2008

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Obama-Biden Lead McCain-Palin, 48% - 42%; Among Likely Voters, Democrats more Enthusiastic than Republicans

New York, NY -Today's Diageo/Hotline Daily Tracker Poll shows no change in the head-to-head between Obama-Biden and McCain-Palin.

In today's Poll, Obama-Biden are at 48%, McCain-Palin are at 42%, with 7% of likely voters undecided.

General Election Ballot: McCain-Palin v Obama-Biden*

Today's Poll also shows little change in Obama's advantage over McCain on perceived performance on the top issue of the economy (48% - 36%). Obama has gained 10-points on this measure since last week, with a 6-point swing since the October 10 Poll.

Who would do Best Job Handling the Economy?*

In terms of reported enthusiasm for their candidates, the Poll shows that self-identified Independents have been gradually on the incline since the October 10 Poll. Democratic likely voters remain more enthusiastic than their GOP counterparts (69% - 55%).

Enthusiastically Support Candidate*

 

* data presented in charts based on rolling 3-day average of 800+ likely voter interviews (out of 900+ registered voter interviews) concluded the previous day. This is based on at least 300 interviews conducted daily.

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