Poll: Voters Believe McCain Running More Negative Advertising
As part of a poll to be released in full later today, CBS News and the New York Times asked voters who have seen television ads for both Barack Obama and John McCain about the tone of those ads.
Their responses suggest there is a gulf in voter perception of the candidates' efforts, with Obama widely seen as running the more positive advertising campaign.
Half of those surveyed say Obama's ads are primarily focused on what the candidate stands for, while thirty percent say they have been mostly concerned with attacking his Republican rival. Fifteen percent say both.
The perception is far more negative for McCain: Just 21 percent say the Arizona senator's ads are primarily focused on what he stands for, while the majority – 64 percent – say the ads have been largely concerned with attacking Obama. Twelve percent cite both.
We'll be making further results from the poll available at 6:30 this evening, so check back with CBSNews.com and watch the Evening News for a full report.
Their responses suggest there is a gulf in voter perception of the candidates' efforts, with Obama widely seen as running the more positive advertising campaign.
Half of those surveyed say Obama's ads are primarily focused on what the candidate stands for, while thirty percent say they have been mostly concerned with attacking his Republican rival. Fifteen percent say both.
The perception is far more negative for McCain: Just 21 percent say the Arizona senator's ads are primarily focused on what he stands for, while the majority – 64 percent – say the ads have been largely concerned with attacking Obama. Twelve percent cite both.
We'll be making further results from the poll available at 6:30 this evening, so check back with CBSNews.com and watch the Evening News for a full report.
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See all 44 CommentsAll while BO has kept away from Palin and the AIP, Troopergate, the Keating scandal, McCain''s marital infidelity...
So I was convinced that BO cares for the entire country, not just the rich like his wife...(boy...wish I could forget how many houses and cars I have...)
1. The press actually did thier job and vetted Obama istead of giving him a pass, or out and out supporting him.
2. Obama actually participated in the 10-12 town halls (since he is such a good campaigner it shouldn''t have been a problem), unless the veiwers would question his not actually saying how he will perform all of his miracles.
3. If Obama wasn''t a liar about using public financing. (wonder just how many minutes into his Presidency it will be, before he breaks all your hearts, when he admits he can''t do everything he said, because the economy can''t support it.)
They are so Obedient and do them daily.
Obama!
During the last 8 years, the middle class has gotten the shaft, including the Wall St. bailout. Can you say Welfare for the Rich? Sure you can!
During the last 8 years, the middle class has gotten the shaft, including the Wall St. bailout. Can you say Welfare for the Rich? Sure you can!
I stick with my Joe Gaf statement.
1. Joe Gaf Biden in MO today. Those Exxon profits should go to the middle class. Joe, you stepped in again. Karl loves you more than anyone. Socialism? I think so. Or, did you just mean some of the profits?
2. Bill Clinton. Obama got a lot of help on his response to the economic "crisis." Tell me what to say and I will sell it. Ummm..if you should happen to lose, how about used cars?? You will be rich in about a week.
#2 fits a NY Times (OB''s paper)article about 3 wks ago which opined that OB could not make a critical decision (you know, like if we are attacked) but would have to rely on someone else. Pls keep Colin close.
Not me folks. You can check it all out. It is public stuff.
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Posted by citizen08 at 06:07 PM : Oct 30, 2008
God but you people are disgusting! There are 10 Families on OUR block losing their homes, we have a nation in the worst mess since the Great Depression and YOU freaks want to just throw Mud! GROW UP PLEASE! TRY BEING AMERICAN FOR A CHANGE!
neither is really close to us, who work for a living
he voted against the minimun wage 18 times-so i am going to vote for this guy??
she can''t tell us what she reads
she is out there telling us about the evil of obama; she does not understand the role of VP and she thinks she can have credibility on other issues?
she soaked Alaska for her childrens travel and she is going to "shake up Washington"??
the women has b-a-l-l-s, i''l give her that
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