PA Rasmussen: Obama leading McCain 47% to 39% and Clinton with a 47% to 38%

[dkf]

Election 2008: Pennsylvania Presidential Election
Pennsylvania: While Campaigning for Primary, both Democrats Gain Ground on McCain
Friday, April 11, 2008
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While Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continue to compete against each other in Pennsylvania’s Presidential Primary, both Democrats have opened a lead over John McCain in the Keystone State.

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Pennsylvania finds Obama leading McCain 47% to 39% and Clinton with a 47% to 38% advantage. That’s a significant change from a month ago when McCain was essentially even with both Democrats.

It’s especially interesting to note that the Democrats have gained ground on McCain during their Pennsylvania Primary battle. Just the opposite happened in neighboring Ohio. McCain took the lead in the Buckeye State following the Democratic battle and has retained that lead over the past month. Democratic struggles in Michigan also appear to have benefitted McCain.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/pennsylvania/election_2008_pennsylvania_presidential_election

[Clear Blue Sky]

1. Not really relevant as the contest is between Obama and Clinton, not against McCain.

[dkf]

2. Actually it is relevant because Hillary was trying to say that she can win PA and he can't.

Now that talking point is obliterated.

[TheWraith]

3. Agreed. Anyone who things PA is a swing state isn't paying attention at all. nt

[gristy]

4. This is significant in light of the fact that Kerry beat Bush by just 51% to 49% in '04

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/PA/P/00/