Growing Stronger

Sen. John McCain continues to lead his two Democratic rivals by solid margins in the latest Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll. In the case of Obama - the likely Dem nominee - that margin continues to grow:

50% John McCain
41% Barack Obama

49% John McCain
42% Hillary Clinton

Significantly, the poll also shows Barack Obama's favorability rating continues to deteriorate. He now has a -6 rating (46% favorable to 52% unfavorable), as compared to John McCain's +13 rating (55% favorable to 42% unfavorable). Just one month ago, Obama's favorable rating was +10 (54% favorable to 44% unfavorable), making today's -6 rating a sixteen point decline in that month, representing a new low for Obama.

Looking ahead to the General Election in November, John McCain continues to lead both potential Democratic opponents. McCain leads Barack Obama 50% to 41% and Hillary Clinton 49% to 42% (see recent daily results). New polling shows McCain narrowly behind both Democrats in Nevada while McCain has a solid lead over both in North Carolina. March has been a good month for John McCain. But, a Rasmussen Reports video notes that a good month of March doesn’t get you to the White House, that requires a good day in November. There is at least one major issue standing between McCain and a victory celebration in November.

On Monday, McCain is viewed favorably by 55% of voters nationwide and unfavorably by 42%. Obama’s reviews are 46% favorable and 52% unfavorable. For Clinton, those numbers are 42% favorable, 55% unfavorable (see recent daily results).