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  Daily Presidential Tracking Poll [Obama 48% McCain 43%]
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ContributorJ.R. 
Last EditedJ.R.  Jun 06, 2008 11:53am
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News DateFriday, June 6, 2008 05:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionThe Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows what may be the beginning of a bounce for Barack Obama. Obama now attracts 45% of the vote while John McCain earns 40%. That five-point lead for Obama is up from a two-point advantage over the past couple of days. Before that, for much of last week, McCain had enjoyed a slight edge.

When “leaners” are included, Obama now leads 48% to 43%. Leaners are survey respondents who initially do not favor either candidate but indicate their support on a follow-up question (see daily results). One week ago today, McCain had the edge over Obama, 46% to 43%.

Many observers have long expected that Obama would gain ground in national polling after clinching the nomination. Still, as with any single day movement in a tracking poll, it remains to be seen whether today’s shift towards Obama signals a lasting change in the race or merely statistical noise. The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll is based upon interviews with 1,000 Likely Voters each night and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. Tomorrow’s update will be the first based entirely upon interviews conducted since Obama clinched the nomination.
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