ARG FL Poll: Obama 49, McCain 44

June 18th, 2008 | Category: Florida Politics Blog

The American Research Group 6/13-17 poll of 600 likely voters gives Barack Obama a narrow lead by John McCain. More: Obama leads McCain 47% to 43% among independent voters (19% of likely voters). Obama leads McCain 48% to 46% among men (47% of likely voters). Among women, Obama leads 49% to 43%.

McCain leads Obama 48% to 45% among white voters (73% of likely

voters). Obama leads McCain 88% to 8% among African American voters (11% of likely voters). And McCain leads Obama 50% to 41% among Hispanic voters (16% of likely voters).

When Bill Nelson and Charlie Crist are placed on the same poll as possible vice presidential running mates, McCain leads Obama 43% to 42%, with 15% undecided.