Obama/Biden 47%
McCain/Palin 42%
Undec 9%
- Obama has led by 5% or more in six consecutive Diageo/Hotline
tracking polls.
- McCain's advantage on being "more prepared to lead" the U.S.
is diminishing. Two weeks ago (in the survey completed 9/16), McCain led
51-38%; today, he leads just 46-41%.
- At the same time, Obama's edge on which candidate "better understands
the needs and priorities of people like yourself" has grown. 54% now say
Obama better understands, while just 33% say McCain; two weeks ago, 52% said
Obama and 36% said McCain.
Today's Diageo/Hotline tracking poll, conducted 9/28-30 by FD, surveyed 902 RVs and has a margin of error of +/- 3.3%.