A greater number of voters now characterize the Democrat as ‘down-to-earth,’ and ‘well-qualified’ for the presidency. Obama Now Holds 14-Point Lead Over McCain, Says Pew PollBy Cliff Montgomery – Oct. 22nd, 2008Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama now holds a double-digit lead over Republican Presidential Nominee John McCain, according to a Pew poll released yesterday.Obama now is ahead of McCain by 14 points, states the poll. His lead is the same among registered voters–52 % to 38 %–and likely voters, who currently prefer Obama by 53 percent to 39 percent.The Democratic nominee now has even pulled ahead of McCain on national security, which had been considered one of the Republican’s strongest issues. Registered voters now trust Obama over McCain on Iraq; 48% believe the Illinois Democrat better understands the fruitless nation-building of that country, whereas 42% feel McCain better understands the issue.The voters also are more confident in Obama’s ability to respond to acts of terrorism than they were before the debates.Obama’s greatest strengths–his understanding of the economy, and his inspirational character–appear to have brought a good number of voters over to the Democrat’s side. A full 53% of registered voters support Obama’s economic ideas; only 32% are more confident in McCain’s plan.A greater number of voters now characterize the Democrat as “down-to-earth,” and “well-qualified” for the presidency.But their confidence in McCain has badly slipped. Voters are far more liable to believe McCain exhibits “poor judgment” than Obama: 41% say the Republican nominee has shown “poor judgment,” while only 29% say that about his Democratic opponent.And then there is the problem of Sarah Palin.McCain’s running mate clearly is an increasing damper on the GOP presidential ticket. As it now stands, 49% of voters hold an unfavorable view of Palin, while 44% still claim to maintain a positive view.Like what you’re reading so far? Then why not order a full year (52 issues) of thee-newsletter for only $15? A major article covering an story not being told in the Corporate Press will be delivered to your email every Monday morning for a full year, for less than 30 cents an issue. Order Now! Wait, why does an independent news source run advertising? The Spark answers in its advertising policy. * Please check out our ads–they help keep this news site running. Thanks!
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