Raleigh, N.C. – Barack Obama continues to hold a solid advantage over John McCain in
Ohio, according to the newest survey from Public Policy Polling.
His lead in the state is 48-40, similar to the 50-39 edge he showed in PPP’s June poll.
Obama trails McCain 46-42 among white voters, but his 91-6 advantage with African
Americans gives him the overall lead.
“Right now Barack Obama is in a pretty good position in Ohio,” said Dean Debnam,
President of Public Policy Polling. “His standing with black voters is not surprising, but
he is also doing unusually well with white voters in the state. Whether he can sustain that
level of support or not will probably determine if he can take this state.”
The results show a significant gender gap, with Obama leading by 20 points among
women but trailing by seven with men. Obama leads in all age groups except senior
citizens.
The PPP survey also found further evidence that George Voinovich could be vulnerable
in 2010. His approval registered at 31% for the second month in a row, and PPP found
that he would trail 42-38 in a hypothetical match up with Secretary of State Jennifer
Brunner while leading Columbus Mayor Mike Coleman just 39-37. Last month’s poll
showed Voinovich tied in a possible contest with Congressman Tim Ryan and a small
lead in one with Congresswoman Betty Sutton.
PPP surveyed 1,058 likely voters from July 17th to 20th. The survey’s margin of error is
+/-3.0%. Other factors, such as refusal to be interviewed and weighting, may introduce
additional error that is more difficult to quantify.
Complete results are attached and can be found at www.publicpolicypolling.com.
If you would like an interview regarding this release, please contact Dean Debnam at
(888) 621-6988 or 919-880-4888.