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As Voting Begins In California, Obama In 2008 Is Out-Performing Kerry In 2004 And Gore In 2000

SurveyUSA Breaking News - 10/07/08 09:45 AM

In an election for President of the United States held in California today, Democrat Barack Obama defeats Republican John McCain 55% to 39%, according to this SurveyUSA tracking poll conducted exclusively for KABC-TV Los Angeles, KPIX-TV San Francisco, KGTV-TV San Diego, and KFSN-TV Fresno. Compared to an identical SurveyUSA poll released 11 days ago, Obama is up 2 points; McCain is down 4.

17% of Republicans cross over to vote for Obama; 12% of Democrats cross over to vote for McCain; independents favor Obama by 16 points. Among men, Obama leads by 11 points. Among women, Obama leads by 19. Obama leads by 39 points among Hispanics, by 63 points among blacks. Among whites, Obama and McCain are tied.

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As Voting Begins In California, Obama In 2008 Is Out-Performing Kerry In 2004 And Gore In 2000