Democrat Polls
Rasmussen Reports
Date: 5/7/08
Wisconsin
Added: 5/7/08
Quote: Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's handling of the war on terrorism? Approve 49% Disapprove 41% Undecided 10% Do you consider President Bush to be a conservative in the mode of Ronald Reagan? (Republicans only) Yes 8% No 83% Undecided 9% Do you approve or disapprove of Governor Jim Doyle's overall job performance? Approve 52% Disapprove 37% Undecided 11% Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Russ Feingold's overall job performance? Approve 59% Disapprove 36% Undecided 5% Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Herb Kohl's overall job performance? Approve 51% Disapprove 38% Undecided 11% Men: Obama 40, McCain 47. Women: Obama 56, McCain 29. Last month, in the first Wisconsin poll conducted since Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama was ahead of his Republican opponent 50% to 39%. Obama is supported by 86% of Wisconsin Democrats, McCain by 95% of Republicans. Voters not affiliated with either major party are evenly divided. The Democrat leads by a 2-to-1 margin among voters under 30 while McCain has a seven percentage point advantage among voters over 65. McCain leads among those earning $40,000 to $75,000 a year. His opponent is ahead among those who earn above that level and below it. McCain is viewed favorably by 56% of Wisconsin voters, roughly the same number as last month. But Obama is now given favorable marks by 53%, down from 61% in July. The two issues that voters felt personally were most important to them were the economy and creating jobs (24%), and dealing with the war in Iraq (12%). On these issues Senator Obama had large leads. On the economy, Obama led Senator McCain by a 62% to 20% margin. On dealing with the war in Iraq his lead was 66% to 22%. Another issue that was frequently mentioned was improving education, where Senator Obama�s lead was 73% to 10%. It goes without saying that one of the unspoken parts of the support in the state is the view of President Bush. In this survey, Wisconsin voters had a favorable opinion of Barack Obama by a 51% to 31% spread. For Senator McCain it was 46% favorable to 37% unfavorable. The last time we surveyed Senator McCain�s popularity was in August 2001 and at that time it was also 46% favorable but only 19% unfavorable. Wisconsin women likely voters back Obama 56 - 31 percent while men back McCain 49 - 43 percent. White voters back Obama 48 - 42 percent. He leads 60 - 31 percent among voters 18 to 34 years old, 47 - 43 percent among voters 35 to 54 years old and 47 - 41 percent among voters over 55. Voters split on which spouse better fits their idea of a First Lady, with 29 percent for Obama and 28 percent for McCain. Women like Obama 33 - 24 percent, while men like McCain 32 - 24 percent. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Wisconsin shows Barack Obama earning 50% of the vote while John McCain attracts support from 39%. This is a big improvement for Obama who held a statistically insignificant two point lead in the state a month ago. Last month�s poll was taken just before Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race. When �leaners� are included in the current totals, it�s Obama 52% and McCain 42%. Wisconsin neighbors Obama�s home state of Illinois which may be helping the Democrat in this state that has been agonizingly close in recent Presidential elections. Three other states along the nation�s northern border and just west of Wisconsin are also showing surprising Democratic strength early in Election 2008. Obama leads big in Minnesota, leads narrowly in Montana, and the two candidates are tied in North Dakota. In Wisconsin, Obama attracts support from 86% of Democrats and has a twelve point advantage among unaffiliated voters. Eighty-four percent (84%) of Republicans support McCain (see recent demographic highlights from national polling). Obama leads by twenty-three points among women while McCain has a slight edge among male voters. Obama attracts a majority of the vote in all age groups under 65. McCain holds a six-point edge among senior citizens. Overall, Obama is viewed favorably by 61% of Wisconsin voters. That�s a five point improvement compared to a month ago. McCain is viewed favorably by 57%, down three points. . . .
Survey USA
Date: 5/30/08
Wisconsin
Added: 5/30/08
Quote: Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's handling of the war on terrorism? Approve 49% Disapprove 41% Undecided 10% Do you consider President Bush to be a conservative in the mode of Ronald Reagan? (Republicans only) Yes 8% No 83% Undecided 9% Do you approve or disapprove of Governor Jim Doyle's overall job performance? Approve 52% Disapprove 37% Undecided 11% Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Russ Feingold's overall job performance? Approve 59% Disapprove 36% Undecided 5% Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Herb Kohl's overall job performance? Approve 51% Disapprove 38% Undecided 11% Men: Obama 40, McCain 47. Women: Obama 56, McCain 29. Last month, in the first Wisconsin poll conducted since Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama was ahead of his Republican opponent 50% to 39%. Obama is supported by 86% of Wisconsin Democrats, McCain by 95% of Republicans. Voters not affiliated with either major party are evenly divided. The Democrat leads by a 2-to-1 margin among voters under 30 while McCain has a seven percentage point advantage among voters over 65. McCain leads among those earning $40,000 to $75,000 a year. His opponent is ahead among those who earn above that level and below it. McCain is viewed favorably by 56% of Wisconsin voters, roughly the same number as last month. But Obama is now given favorable marks by 53%, down from 61% in July. The two issues that voters felt personally were most important to them were the economy and creating jobs (24%), and dealing with the war in Iraq (12%). On these issues Senator Obama had large leads. On the economy, Obama led Senator McCain by a 62% to 20% margin. On dealing with the war in Iraq his lead was 66% to 22%. Another issue that was frequently mentioned was improving education, where Senator Obama�s lead was 73% to 10%. It goes without saying that one of the unspoken parts of the support in the state is the view of President Bush. In this survey, Wisconsin voters had a favorable opinion of Barack Obama by a 51% to 31% spread. For Senator McCain it was 46% favorable to 37% unfavorable. The last time we surveyed Senator McCain�s popularity was in August 2001 and at that time it was also 46% favorable but only 19% unfavorable. Wisconsin women likely voters back Obama 56 - 31 percent while men back McCain 49 - 43 percent. White voters back Obama 48 - 42 percent. He leads 60 - 31 percent among voters 18 to 34 years old, 47 - 43 percent among voters 35 to 54 years old and 47 - 41 percent among voters over 55. Voters split on which spouse better fits their idea of a First Lady, with 29 percent for Obama and 28 percent for McCain. Women like Obama 33 - 24 percent, while men like McCain 32 - 24 percent. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Wisconsin shows Barack Obama earning 50% of the vote while John McCain attracts support from 39%. This is a big improvement for Obama who held a statistically insignificant two point lead in the state a month ago. Last month�s poll was taken just before Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race. When �leaners� are included in the current totals, it�s Obama 52% and McCain 42%. Wisconsin neighbors Obama�s home state of Illinois which may be helping the Democrat in this state that has been agonizingly close in recent Presidential elections. Three other states along the nation�s northern border and just west of Wisconsin are also showing surprising Democratic strength early in Election 2008. Obama leads big in Minnesota, leads narrowly in Montana, and the two candidates are tied in North Dakota. In Wisconsin, Obama attracts support from 86% of Democrats and has a twelve point advantage among unaffiliated voters. Eighty-four percent (84%) of Republicans support McCain (see recent demographic highlights from national polling). Obama leads by twenty-three points among women while McCain has a slight edge among male voters. Obama attracts a majority of the vote in all age groups under 65. McCain holds a six-point edge among senior citizens. Overall, Obama is viewed favorably by 61% of Wisconsin voters. That�s a five point improvement compared to a month ago. McCain is viewed favorably by 57%, down three points. . . . . . . . . .
This is a monthly synopsis of many more 2008 Wisconsin polls.
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