THE RACE: The presidential race in Colorado ___ THE NUMBERS Republican John McCain, 46 percent Democrat Barack Obama, 44 percent ___ OF INTEREST: Obama led McCain by 5 percentage points in the same poll taken last month. McCain holds a solid lead among men _ 55 to 37 percent _ but women lean toward Obama, 50 to 39 percent. Whites back McCain by 10 points while nearly six in 10 Hispanics prefer Obama. Voters over age 55 favor McCain, while those younger tilt toward Obama. The two split voters ages 34 to 54. When it comes to their preference of first lady, more respondents say Cindy McCain fits the profile than Michelle Obama _ 37 to 27 percent. Voters are divided on which White House hopeful has the best energy policy, with 34 percent undecided. ___ THE RACE: The presidential race in Michigan ___ THE NUMBERS Barack Obama, 46 percent John McCain, 42 percent ___ OF INTEREST: Obama leads by 12 percentage points among Michigan's female voters, while men back McCain by a 5-point margin. Blacks overwhelmingly favor Obama. The two candidates run closer among white voters, with 48 percent supporting McCain to Obama's 40 percent. Obama holds a 10-point edge among younger voters. Middle-aged and older people are more closely divided. Voters are split on which candidate's wife best fits their idea of a first lady. Respondents say Obama has the best energy policy, 35 to 28 percent. ___ THE RACE: The presidential race in Minnesota ___ THE NUMBERS Barack Obama, 46 percent John McCain, 44 percent ___ Continued... |