Election 2008: McCain, Obama Still Tied at 44%
For the second straight month, Arizona Senator John McCain (R) and Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) are tied in a Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll. The latest numbers show both candidates attracting support from 44% of Likely Voters. McCain is currently running second in the GOP Primary competition while Obama is in second among Democratic Party hopeful. In February, the candidates were also tied at 44%. The last two months of polling represent a slight improvement for McCain from early in the year. In January, Obama led 47% to 44%.
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