Diageo/Hotline Tracking Poll: Stating Points Of View
Barack Obama/Joe Biden now lead John McCain/Sarah Palin in the Diageo/Hotline tracking poll 47-43% -- a narrower margin than their 47-42% lead in yesterday's release. The Dems lead Inds by only 3%, down from their 10% margin on 9/21.
McCain/Palin expanded their lead among men to 6% from 2%, while they continue to trail among women by 13%.
There are some new record lows and highs to report in today's release. Only 12% of respondents now believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction. Meanwhile, 56% say the economy is the top issue facing the nation.
For the second consecutive day, Obama leads McCain by 1% on the issue of who would do a better job handling the economy. Yesterday he led 44-43%; today he leads 43-42%.
Today's survey, conducted 9/20-22 by FD, surveyed 906 RVs and has a margin of error of +/- 3.3%. Party ID breakdown for the sample is 41%D, 36%R, 19%I.
More information can be found at Diageo/Hotline and, for subscribers, in today's Hotline.
(MATTHEW GOTTLIEB)