Rasmussen conducted a poll of 500 “likely voters” in Missouri on August 7th and released it on August 8th. “This survey was conducted in partnership with Fox Television Stations Inc.” The margin of error is 4.5%.
2* If the Presidential Election were held today, would you vote for Republican John McCain or Democrat Barack Obama?
Without Leaners
McCain 48%
Obama 41%
Other 5%
Not sure 7%
With Leaners
McCain 50%
Obama 44%
Other 1%
Not sure 4%
For any of you poll neophytes the race is still effectively tied (sort of) within the margin of error.
This is interesting:
1* How do you rate the way that George W. Bush is performing his role as President? Excellent, good, fair, or poor?
12% Excellent
20% Good
16% Fair
51% Poor
1% Not sure
dubya and his policies need to be the quintessential political albatross for McSame. Practice often, repeat the meme, rinse, repeat: McSame – if you’ve liked the last eight years, you’re gonna love the next 100…
The economy appears to be the primary concern of voters, cited by 43% (more than any other issues). But, there’s this:
13* When covering economic issues, do most reporters and media outlets try to make the economy seem worse than it really is, better than it really is, or do they present an accurate picture of the economy?
47% Worse than it really is
21% Better than it really is
23% They present and accurate picture
8% Not sure
They don’t trust the media or their own lyin’ eyes.
We can’t ask people at the pump, “how’s that $4.00 a gallon workin’ out for you?” anymore since it’s dropped a bit. But then again, if the price has dropped so precipitously, why did it go up so much? And doesn’t that drop in price undercut McSame’s argument for “emergency full speed ahead” drilling off shore? Just asking.