Obama catches up with Clinton on unfavorables

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Rasmussen report today

Thursday, March 27, 2008 The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday continues to show a very close competition in the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. It’s Clinton 46%, Obama 44%. Since Obama’s speech on race and national unity, Obama’s support has been within two percentage points of 45% every day. Clinton’s support has been within two percentage points of 44% every day (see recent daily results). New polling data released today shows that Sixty-two percent (62%) of Democrats aren’t ready for either candidate to drop out of the race.

Looking ahead to the General Election in November, John McCain continues to lead both potential Democratic opponents. McCain leads Barack Obama 51% to 41% and Hillary Clinton 51% to 41% (see recent daily results). McCain is now viewed favorably by 56% of voters nationwide and unfavorably by 41%. Obama’s reviews are 46% favorable and 52% unfavorable. For Clinton, those numbers are 44% favorable, 54% unfavorable (see recent daily results).

New polling released today shows that, in Oregon Obama leads McCain while McCain leads Clinton. In Missouri, McCain leads both Democrats.

While McCain and Obama trade barbs about the economy, most Americans oppose federal assistance for homeowners who took on mortgages they can’t afford. When it comes to the War on Terror, the number of Americans who believe the terrorists are winning has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded since tracking began in January 2004 (see video report).

The Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power Calculator shows the Electoral College race is much more competitive than it was a month ago. Democrats leading in states with 200 Electoral Votes while the GOP has the advantage in states with 189. When “leaners” are added, the Democrats lead 247 to 240.

The latest polling data from Pennsylvania shows Clinton with a ten-point late in the Keystone State’s April 22 Primary. Most Democrats now say it is Very Likely the fight for the nomination will remain unresolved until the convention in August. A commentary by Susan Estrich looks at Democratic Party rules and notes that delegates are not robots. See other political commentary by Larry Sabato, Robert Novak, Joe Conason, Froma Harrop, and others.