The Republican is viewed favorably by 60% of voters and unfavorably by 34%. Meanwhile, Obama is viewed favorably by just 43% of voters and unfavorably by 56%. This month, McCain is backed by 92% of Republicans while Obama is supported by 72% of Democrats. Among unaffiliated voters, McCain leads by more than a two-to-one margin.
McCain leads 59% to 32% among men and 52% to 42% among women.
When it comes to energy issues, voters in Louisiana are more enthusiastic about finding new sources of energy than conserving it. While 84% of voters think finding new sources is an urgent national need, 61% say that of reducing consumption. When asked which is more important, 70% of voters said finding new sources is more important than reducing the amount of energy Americans use at this time. Just under a quarter (23%) take the opposite view. These views are very similar to the national average. Men: Obama 31, McCain 56. Women: Obama 48, McCain 39. In May, McCain had a 50% to 41% lead over Obama. The race was even closer between the Republican and Clinton, in which he lead 47% to 40%.
McCain is backed by 87% of Republicans and 30% of Democrats in Louisiana. Obama earns support from just 57% of Democrats and 8% of Republicans. Among unaffiliated voters, McCain tops Obama 50% to 27%.
McCain leads 68% to 19% among White voters while Obama is supported by 92% of African-Americans. McCain leads 60% to 30% among men and 50% to 37% among women.
Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters in Louisiana have a favorable view of McCain, while 32% have an unfavorably view of him. Obama�s numbers are 43% favorable and 46% unfavorable.
While 35% of Louisiana voters think the economy is the most important issue in the upcoming election, 30% of voters say that of national security.
Three out of four Louisiana voters (75%) think drilling in offshore oil wells should be allowed in the United States, while 66% think it is at least somewhat likely gas prices would go down if this practice was implemented. Just 50% in Louisiana favor a proposal requiring Americans to conserve energy and reduce the amount of oil they consume. Also, Sen. John McCain has a strong lead over Sen. Barrack Obama among Louisiana voters in the presidential race, according to the survey by Southern Media & Opinion Research.
The numbers indicate Landrieu might be better off if Obama did not campaign in Louisiana, partly because Landrieu's overall favorability rating is 53 percent among white voters while Obama's is only 26 percent, Pinsonat said. Obama's "very unfavorable" rating with white voters is 55 percent.
The poll checked the popularity of President Bush, who got a 56 percent overall favorability rating, higher than in recent national surveys. . .
