Obama Leads McCain By 12 Points In LAT/Bloomberg Poll

The Los Angeles Times reports, "Buoyed by enthusiasm among Democrats and public concern over the economy," Sen. Barack Obama "has captured a sizable lead" over Sen. John McCain nationally, according to a new LA Times/Bloomberg poll. The poll shows Obama leading McCain 49%-37%, and if Libertarian Bob Barr and Green Party candidate Ralph Nader are included, Obama's lead expands to 48%-33%. Bloomberg News reports, "Voters continue to view McCain...as the more experienced candidate and trust him to fight the war on terror," while Obama holds "a 3-to-2 advantage on handling the economy" and on "his health-care and tax plans." The poll was conducted by Interviewing Services of America and surveyed 1,115 registered voters from June 19-23.

Gallup, Rasmussen Tracking Show Much Closer Race The Gallup presidential tracking poll, which surveyed 2,587 registered voters from June 21-23 shows Obama leading McCain 46%-43%. The Rasmussen Reports automated daily presidential tracking poll, which surveyed 3,000 voters from June 21-23, shows Obama leading McCain 46%-40%. Including leaners, Obama leads McCain 49%-44%