Poll- Rmausen says McCain leads Obama and Clinton

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I'd say the economy is probably one of McCain's weaknesses - he's not in sync with Republicans on key economic issues, though he does support free trade

I really don't think the economy will be an issue for long. By the time the election comes around I think it will have picked back up. This downturn came about 6 months to early to help the dems.

I wish I shared your optimism

So do I. The economic downturn is just starting. I don't think it is going to turn around this year.

Indeed - there was a story on the news yesterday that the credit crunch resulting from the sub-prime mortgage crisis has started to affect student loans now as well.

[dalegg 143]

If I were the democrats I'd be very concerned about this- even when polls show either of their candidates with a slight lead to me that is very bad news for them.

Think about it. Ever since the primaries began and especially now, all you hear about is Obama, Obama, Obama, Clinton, Clinton, Clinton. Each of them has told you how they would lead, how they are so qualified.

How much from McCain have you heard? Maybe he is in the news 1/20th of either of the two democrats and yet- he is still about even in the polls with them. Not much campaigning to speak of and he's right there with two candidates who are constantly in your face.

[Dan J 277]

If I were the democrats I'd be very concerned about this- even when polls show either of their candidates with a slight lead to me that is very bad news for them.

Think about it. Ever since the primaries began and especially now, all you hear about is Obama, Obama, Obama, Clinton, Clinton, Clinton. Each of them has told you how they would lead, how they are so qualified.

How much from McCain have you heard? Maybe he is in the news 1/20th of either of the two democrats and yet- he is still about even in the polls with them. Not much campaigning to speak of and he's right there with two candidates who are constantly in your face.

I think there may be more who say they would vote for McCain over a Democrat, but im not sure how many of those people will show up in November. McCain doesn't exactly have a huge amount of support from even his own party.

I also think alot of support for McCain depends on who he chooses as his VP. If someone very conservative, he will get more party support and less independent support. If someone more moderate, I don't think Republican turnout will be very high in Novemeber, but he might get more Independents his way.

There are also people who likely wont make thier mind up until shortly before the election.

As far as this poll is concerned, I wouldn't put much stock in it. Alot can change in the next few months.

[garya505 2]

The General Election is essentially tied no matter who the Democrats nominate.

It's McCain 45% Obama 44% and McCain 46% Clinton 44% (see recent daily results).

In both match-ups, McCain enjoys more unified support from Republicans than his opponents do from Democrats.

A Rasmussen Reports look at the race suggests that John McCain may be the luckiest man on the planet since Ringo Starr.

Both McCain and Starr were in the right place at the right time and everything broke their way. The question now is will McCain's luck last until November.

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I predicted this a long time ago, but it's happening sooner than I thought it would.

[Jason-Sasha 1]

McCain will be the next president. You'll see. Sorry if that upsets some of you.

[garya505 2]

If I were the democrats I'd be very concerned about this- even when polls show either of their candidates with a slight lead to me that is very bad news for them.

Think about it. Ever since the primaries began and especially now, all you hear about is Obama, Obama, Obama, Clinton, Clinton, Clinton. Each of them has told you how they would lead, how they are so qualified.

How much from McCain have you heard? Maybe he is in the news 1/20th of either of the two democrats and yet- he is still about even in the polls with them. Not much campaigning to speak of and he's right there with two candidates who are constantly in your face.

I think there may be more who say they would vote for McCain over a Democrat, but im not sure how many of those people will show up in November. McCain doesn't exactly have a huge amount of support from even his own party.

I also think alot of support for McCain depends on who he chooses as his VP. If someone very conservative, he will get more party support and less independent support. If someone more moderate, I don't think Republican turnout will be very high in Novemeber, but he might get more Independents his way.

There are also people who likely wont make thier mind up until shortly before the election.

As far as this poll is concerned, I wouldn't put much stock in it. Alot can change in the next few months.

He'll pick a moderate.