Barack Obama leads John McCain by a 52% to 36% margin in Pew’s latest nationwide survey of 1,325 registered voters. This is the fourth consecutive survey that has found support for the Republican candidate edging down. In contrast, since early October weekly Pew surveys have shown about the same number of respondents saying they back Obama. When the sample is narrowed to those most likely to vote, Obama leads by 53% to 38%. A breakdown of voting intentions by demographic groups shows that since mid- September, McCain’s support has declined significantly across most voting blocs. Currently, McCain holds a statistically significant advantage only among white evangelical Protestants (aside from Republicans).Note that "McCain holds a statistically significant advantage only among white evangelical Protestants." Andrew Sullivan has a one word explanation, here. Here is a good definition of "Christianism". Dominionism may be familiar to those who've read Chris Hedges, American Fascists (and here is a quick and dirty definition). And here is what Sullivan calls "Christianism Personified."
At any rate, for more on today's Poll Porn, see the always excellent Nate Silver.
Check here for Josh Marshall talking about the Senate races.
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