Inside The Polls

Assuming that political conventions provide more information about candidates, it is interesting to look into the polls to see the result of the last two weeks and additionally, to gain insight into the details that make up the overall numbers.  Here are some recent polling results from Gallup.  Please note that the first poll that will show complete detailed results of from both conventions will not be available until tomorrow.

Daily Overall Election Results

Sept. 4-6,'08 McCain 48% Obama 45%

Aug. 25-31,'08 McCain 42% Obama 48%

Although complete results for the RNC are not in, these results show that both conventions received a "bounce" from their conventions.

Now some details from Aug. 25-31, 2008: (Sept. results available tomorrow)

Support in percent by church attendance:

Weekly: McCain 63 Obama 28

Monthly: McCain 56 Obama 37

Seldon/Never: McCain 39 Obama 51

Support by Gender:

Male: McCain 46 Obama 46

Female: McCain 39 Obama 51

Support by Gender - Whites:

Men: McCain 53 Obama 38

Women: McCain 47 Obama 43

Support by Race:

Non-Hsp White: McCain 50 Obama 40

Non-Hsp Black: McCain  3 Obama 93

Hispanic: McCain 24 Obama 64

If you've heard the pundits talking about the importance of women in this election, these poll results explain why.  If you've wondered why McCain chose Governer Sarah Palin as his running mate, these polls explain why.

More results as they become available . . .