September 16, 2008
How white, working-class women view the candidates
The Associated PressAn Associated Press-GfK Poll conducted Sept. 5-10 found John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, taking a slim lead over Democrat Barack Obama. Results showed that blue-collar white women were more likely to see McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, as sharing their values and principles. They were 10 percentage points more likely than voters overall to say so about Palin.
How much do you think each candidate shares your own values and principles?
Non-college-educated women who are considered likely voters:
John McCain - 71%
Sarah Palin - 65%
Barack Obama - 52%
Joe Biden - 46%
Likely voters overall:
McCain - 67%
Palin - 55%
Obama - 58%
Biden - 47%