The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Virginia voters shows Senator John McCain enjoying advantages over both Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama. McCain leads Clinton 49% to 38% and Obama 45% to 43%. Governor Mitt Romney does not fair quite as well. He finds himself with a statistically insignificant lead over Clinton (44% to 43%) and six points behind Obama (47% to 41%).

McCain’s numbers have improved significantly since the last Rasmussen Reports survey conducted in October. Nationally, McCain surge has put him in the lead against both Senators Clinton and Obama.

A recent Rasmussen survey found that McCain attracts the least amount of core opposition of all the presidential candidates, with only 33% saying they will definitely vote against him. On the other side of the spectrum, Clinton and Romney have the highest level of core opposition among voters. Forty-seven percent (47%) say they will vote against each of these candidates no matter who else is on the ballot.

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows a tight race with McCain, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani on top. Among Democrats, Clinton has led most of the year. But, her lead has collapsed following the Iowa caucuses.

Rasmussen Markets data suggests that Barack Obama has become the Democratic frontrunner. Data from the Rasmussen Markets suggest that Obama has a % chance to win the nomination while Clinton has a % chance.

Among Republicans, John McCain has a % chance of winning the nomination, Rudy Giuliani %, Mike Huckabee %, Mitt Romney %, , and Fred Thompson %. Numbers in this paragraph reflect results from a prediction market, not a poll.

McCain is viewed favorably by 65% of Virginia voters, while Romney earns favorable ratings from 51%. Fifty-six percent (56%) give Barack Obama a favorable rating, while only 47% offer a positive assessment of Clinton.

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