Views of the Candidates 'n the Past Few Days Barack Obama John McCain
Views of John McCain turned somewhat more negative last week, amid record public interest in economic news. In a survey conducted Sept. 19-22, fully half of the public said their opinion of the GOP nominee had changed in the past few days, with 30% saying their opinion has become less favorable and only 20% saying their view has become more favorable. McCain’s public image had improved significantly the week he chose Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate and the week of the GOP convention.
Views of Obama were more stable last week and have generally fluctuated less than have views of McCain in recent weeks. Overall, 25% of the public say their opinion of Obama has become more favorable in recent days, while 20% say their opinion has become less favorable; 53% say their opinion of the Democratic nominee had not changed recently.
Views of the Candidates 'n the Past Few Days  | Barack Obama  | John McCain  | Akore Favorable  | More Favorable  | Less Favorable  | Less Favorable  | 35  | `30  | Ai 25 20  | 20  | Alar Apr Why Jun Jul Aug Sep  | Alar Apr Why Jun Jul Aug Sep  | Note: Percent who say their "opinion has not changed" are not shown here 