More on this poll from Gallup [25 August, 2008]
Obama Holds Lead Over McCain on Top Issue of the Economy Voters give McCain edge on international issues
http://www.gallup.com/poll/109786/Obama-Holds-Lead-Over-McCain-Top-Issue-Economy.aspx % Choosing as most important issue The economy: 43%
The situation in Iraq: 15%
Energy, including gas prices: 14%
Health care: 11%
Terrorism: 9%
Other issues 6%
Domestic issues Heath care policy: Obama 56%; McCain 34% (Obama +22)
Economy: Obama 52%; McCain 40% (Obama +12)
Energy: Obama 51%; McCain 40% (Obama +11)
Taxes: Obama 47%; McCain 44% (Obama +3)
International issues Terrorism: Obama 34%; McCain 58% (McCain +24)
US policy towards Russia: Obama 35%; McCain 52% (McCain +17)
The situation in Iraq: Obama 41%; McCain 52% (McCain +11)
Aug. 21-23, USA Today / Gallup Poll
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