Gallup Poll - Election News

Seven in 10 Say Obama Understands Americans' Problems
October 14, 2008
In an election campaign dominated by economic concerns, Americans are much more likely to believe Barack Obama (73%) understands the problems Americans face in their daily lives than they are to believe this about John McCain (48%).

Gallup Daily: Race Steady With Obama Leading by 9
October 14, 2008
With exactly three weeks remaining before Election Day, Barack Obama leads John McCain in the presidential preferences