McCain Seen as Candidate Most Likely to Reach Across Party Lines - Rasmussen (voters, Democrats)

[sanrene]

Rasmussen Reports™: The most comprehensive public opinion coverage ever provided for a presidential election. (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/mccain_seen_as_candidate_most_likely_to_reach_acro ss_party_lines - broken link)

Some of this perception may stem from the fact that McCain is perceived as closer to the political center than Obama. The Republican candidate is perceived as politically conservative by 45% of voters, moderate by 31%, and liberal by 17%. Obama is seen as politically liberal by 72%, moderate by 19%, and conservative by 3%.

For Obama, the numbers suggest that he is seen as further to the left than he was just a couple of months ago. In the previous survey, 54% viewed Obama as politically liberal.

Puuurfect!!

However, 47% of Democrats also believe that McCain could effectively reach across party lines. Republicans see Obama in a much more partisan light—just 25% believe he would function effectively on a bi-partisan basis.

Almost 50% of dems? They feel safe with McCain, perhaps.

[texdav]

I thnik if you look at hsi ecord he has worked with both sides. Obama and clintons record are stright party line voters.

[ProudCapMarine]

Originally Posted by texdav

I thnik if you look at hsi ecord he has worked with both sides. Obama and clintons record are stright party line voters.

I agree with you totally.

[RangerDuke08]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I agree with you totally.

Same here, the most recent of the McCain-Kennedy immigration bill.

[jaybone666]

Great article. Thank you.

Rep+1

[walidm]

Do you think, based on the mood of the Country, being seen as a Conservative is a bad thing, given the current housing, War, and economic status? I'm just curious based upon the data shown as well as the mood of the Nation per the University of Michigan Consumer sentiment reports.

PS I prefer a conservative balance in legislature, unfortunately they are almost non-existent at the present time.