McCain Trusted More Than Obama

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Thu, 06-05-2008 - 4:38am

McCain Trusted More Than Obama on Economy, Iraq, National Security
Friday, May 30, 2008
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When it comes to the economy, 47% of voters trust John McCain more than Barack Obama. Obama is trusted more by 41%. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey also found that, when it comes to the War in Iraq, McCain is trusted more by 49% of voters. Obama is preferred by 37%. McCain has an even larger edge—53% to 31%--on the broader topic of National Security. These results are little changed from a month ago.

Obama enjoys a 43% to 39% advantage when it comes to government ethics and reducing corruption. McCain has a 44% to 38% advantage on taxes.

It is interesting to note that while McCain has the edge over Obama on these issues, Democrats are trusted more than Republicans on a generic basis. This ability of McCain to outperform the party label helps explain why he is competitive with the Democrats in the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking poll.

When it comes to the economy, men trust McCain more by a 55% to 33% margin. Among women, Obama has a seven-point edge. Obama has the advantage among voters under 30 while McCain is preferred by their elders. Investors prefer McCain while non-Investors are evenly divided. Union Members prefer Obama 46% to 40%. Government Workers are evenly divided while Entrepreneurs and Private Sector Employees are more likely to trust McCain.

McCain is trusted more by 25% of Democrats. Sixty-four percent (64%) of Democrats trust the likely nominee of their Party.

Recent surveys have found that most voters believe the economic stimulus package has had little impact, most believe that tax hikes are bad for the economy, and 65% oppose an increase in the capital gains tax. The Rasmussen Consumer Index has found consumer and investor confidence at record low levels.

As for the War in Iraq, McCain is trusted more by 85% of Republicans, 22% of Democrats, and 49% of those not affiliated with either major party.

Tracking polls have shown that roughly 6-out-of-ten Americans want troops home from Iraq within a year. However, only about one-in-four want the troops brought home immediately. The gap between those numbers is filled by Americans who both parties have a chance to persuade during Election 2008. A recent survey found that 52% of voters believe it is more important to get U.S. troops out of Iraq than it is to win the War. Expectations are that a McCain Presidency would more likely lead to victory in Iraq while Obama is more likely to get the troops home.

The broader topic of National Security is one of the few issues where Republicans are competitive on a generic basis with Democrats. However, following seven years of the Bush Administration, the GOP advantage on this issue has declined.

When it comes to government ethics and reducing corruption, both candidates are trusted more by roughly seven-out-of-ten within their own party. Obama has a statistically insignificant two-point edge among unaffiliated voters. What is perhaps more significant is that 28% of unaffiliated voters trust neither candidate on this topic.

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Thu, 06-05-2008 - 4:13pm
Agreed!

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Thu, 06-05-2008 - 4:50pm
My hubby who is almost 55 won't answer them....and I am 47 and I do answer them!
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Registered: 04-10-2008
Thu, 06-05-2008 - 5:16pm
I couldn't agree with you more. We all need to be involved and passionate it is our futures after all
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Registered: 08-10-2005
Thu, 06-05-2008 - 7:04pm
McCain is part of the Iraq War lie. I have no time for him. He even admitted he knew very little about the economy. His financial advisor Phil Grahm leaves a lot to be desired. He actually was responsible for passing a bill that made it easier for terrorists not to have their bank accounts checked.
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Registered: 12-09-2007
Thu, 06-05-2008 - 7:07pm
Older people are also among the most informed.
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Registered: 12-09-2007
Thu, 06-05-2008 - 7:11pm

That would depend on the competecy of the youth voting.

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Registered: 08-10-2005
Thu, 06-05-2008 - 8:00pm
Now that I will agree with you on. some of those American Idol singers, I swear work on shared brain power.
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Thu, 06-05-2008 - 11:35pm

How do you know Bush made money off of Enron?

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Fri, 06-06-2008 - 12:17am
Do
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Fri, 06-06-2008 - 12:25am
Ahh, but that's not how debate works ;) ML was the one who made the assertion that he did, babybennett was asking for proof/documention/resource for that assertion. The burden of proof is on the one who made the claim. Babybennett was merely asking how ML knew it. Its a fair question.

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