Obama's lead over McCain drops
RTÉ News: Obama's lead over McCain drops
US presidential hopeful Barack Obama leads rival John McCain by three percentage points, according to a Newsweek poll.
Barack Obama leads John McCain by three percentage points in the Newsweek poll released on today, a marked change from the Democrat's 15-point lead last month.
Democratic candidate Senator Obama captured 44% of respondents' support in the poll, compared to Republican opponent Senator McCain's 41%, a statistically-insignificant margin.
15% were undecided.
A 20 June Newsweek poll showed Senator Obama leading 51% to Senator McCain's 36%.
In the new poll, 53% of voters, including 50% of those who formerly supported Mr Obama's Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, believe that Mr Obama has changed his position on key issues in order to gain political advantage.
Labels: General Election 2008, polls
posted by Marc1A at 7/14/2008 11:09:00 AM
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