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February 21, 2008

Texas: Clinton 47% Obama 44%

In Texas, a state that she must-win to keep her campaign alive, the good news for Hillary Clinton is that she’s still ahead of Barack Obama. The bad news is that her lead is down to three points after she was leading by double-digits a week ago.

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February 21, 2008

Iowa: Obama 44% McCain 41%

In Iowa, the site of Barack Obama’s first victory in 2008, the Democratic Presidential hopeful leads John McCain by just three percentage points in an early look at a possible general election match-up. It’s Obama 44% McCain 41%.

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February 21, 2008

Virginia: McCain 49% Obama 44%

In Virginia, John McCain leads Barack Obama by five percentage points in an early look at a possible general election match-up.

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February 21, 2008

39% Say It’s Very Likely Democratic Contest Will Not Be Decided Until the Convention

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American adults say it’s Very Likely the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination will continue until the Convention.

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February 21, 2008

Virginia Senate: Warner 57% Gilmore 37%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Virginia voters found Democrat Mark Warner still holding a significant lead over Republican Jim Gilmore in the race for the U.S. Senate. Warner leads Gilmore by twenty percentage points, 57% to 37%.

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February 20, 2008

Michigan: Obama 47% McCain 39%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone poll finds that Barack Obama enjoys an eight-percentage point advantage over John McCain in an early look at the general election campaign. Obama attracts 47% of the vote while McCain earns 39%.

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February 20, 2008

Michigan: Obama 47% McCain 39%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone poll finds that Barack Obama enjoys an eight-percentage point advantage over John McCain in an early look at the general election campaign. Obama attracts 47% of the vote while McCain earns 39%.

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February 20, 2008

Ohio: McCain 42% Obama 41%

Ohio, the state whose 20 Electoral College Votes put George W. Bush over the top in his bid for re-election four years ago, may be the scene of another close general election contest in 2008.

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February 19, 2008

Oregon Senate: Smith 48% Merkley 30%; Smith 48% Novick 35%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Oregon voters found Republican Incumbent Senator Gordon Smith with leads over his Democratic challengers.

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February 19, 2008

Minnesota Senate: Coleman Falls Behind Franken, Holds Modest Lead Over Ciresi

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found Al Franken slightly ahead of incumbent Senator Norm Coleman in what is likely to be a closely contested campaign. Franken, a former comedian and political commentator, leads Coleman 49% to 46%.

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February 18, 2008

Minnesota: McCain Leads Clinton By Five, Trails Obama By Fifteen

In Minnesota, the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows John McCain leading Hillary Clinton by five percentage points, 47% to 42%.

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February 18, 2008

Florida: McCain Leads Clinton and Has Bigger Lead Over Obama

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Florida shows John McCain holding a six-percentage point lead over Hillary Clinton and an even larger lead—sixteen percentage points—over Barack Obama.

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February 18, 2008

Early Perceptions of Obama, Clinton, McCain Show Obama Winning Best Reviews

National polling for the seven days ending February 17 shows that Barack Obama is viewed favorably by 55% of American voters. John McCain is viewed favorably by 51% and Hillary Clinton by 45%.

February 17, 2008

71% Willing to Vote for Woman President, 73% for African-American

Seventy-one percent (71%) of the nation’s voters say they would be willing to vote for a woman for President. Seventeen percent (17%) say they would not and 11% are not sure.

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February 17, 2008

Oregon: Obama Leads McCain, McCain Leads Clinton

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone poll in Oregon shows John McCain leading Hillary Clinton 45% to 42%.

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February 17, 2008

Pennsylvania: Obama 49% McCain 39%; McCain 44% Clinton 42%

In an early look at potential general election Presidential match-ups in Pennsylvania, Barack Obama leads John McCain while McCain is in a toss-up with Hillary Clinton.

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February 16, 2008

Wisconsin: McCain 51% Huckabee 30%

In Wisconsin’s Republican Presidential Primary, the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds John McCain attracting 51% of the vote and holding a twenty-one point lead.

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February 15, 2008

Ohio: McCain 50% Huckabee 33%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Ohio’s Republican Presidential Primary shows John McCain earning 50% of the vote while Mike Huckabee attracts support from 33%. Five percent (5%) of the state’s Likely Republican Primary Voters support Ron Paul and 12% are undecided.

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February 15, 2008

Texas: McCain 45% Huckabee 37%

In the Texas Republican Presidential Primary, John McCain holds a modest eight-point advantage over Mike Huckabee. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the race shows McCain earning 45% of the vote while Huckabee attracts 37%. Ron Paul is the choice for 7% and 11% are not sure.

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February 15, 2008

Texas: Clinton 54% Obama 38%

When Election 2008 began, long before the first votes were cast, Senator Hillary Clinton led in the national polls but trailed Barack Obama in the key state of Iowa. Many remarked upon the difference between those national and state numbers.