Obama has 4-point Lead (46%-42%), Economy Continues Growth as Top Voter Concern
New York, NY - The Diageo/Hotline Daily Tracker Poll shows a tight race between Obama-Biden and McCain-Palin, with a 1-point uptick for Obama-Biden since the September 17 Poll (from a 3-point to a 4-point lead).
In today's Poll, Obama-Biden is at 46% and McCain-Palin is at 42%, with 8% of voters undecided.
General Election Ballot: McCain-Palin v. Obama-Biden*
As media coverage is dominated by the recent demise of several key financial institutions this week, the Diageo/Hotline Daily Tracker Poll shows a gradual climb in voters' view that the economy is the top issue facing the country, with an 8-point jump since the September 14 Poll. There has been little movement since yesterday's Poll in the perceived performance of Obama and McCain with regard to the economy: Obama still holds a 5-point advantage.
Top Issue Facing the Country: The Economy*
Who would do best job handling the economy?*
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