Swing Voters

Obama Ahead with Stronger Support, Better Image and Lead on Most Issues

Democrats Narrow Engagement Gap

Section 1: The Obama-Romney Matchup

GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney

Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy

Section 2: Assessing Obama and Romney’s Support

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities

Section 1: General Election Preferences

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities

McCain Support Continues Downward Spiral

Obama Leads by 19 Among Those Who Have Already Voted

Liberal Dems Top Conservative Reps in Donations, Activism

More Than a Quarter of Voters Read Political Blogs

Section 4: First-Time Voters, Early Voters and Engagement

Growing Doubts About McCain's Judgment, Age and Campaign Conduct

Obama's Lead Widens: 52%-38%

Section 1: The Obama-McCain Matchup

Growing Doubts About McCain's Judgment, Age and Campaign Conduct

Obama's Lead Widens: 52%-38%

Section 3: Issues and Priorities

Public Not Desperate About Economy or Personal Finances

Obama Clearer than McCain in Addressing Crisis

Section 4: The Candidates and the Crisis

Declining Public Support for Global Engagement

Even as Optimism About Iraq Surges

Section 2: Views of Iraq and Afghanistan

McCain Gains On Issues, But Stalls As Candidate Of Change

Presidential Race Remains Even

Section 1: The Obama-McCain Matchup

Presidential Race Draws Even

GOP Base Getting Behind McCain

Likely Rise in Voter Turnout Bodes Well for Democrats

McCain's Enthusiasm Gap, Obama's Unity Gap

Likely Rise in Voter Turnout Bodes Well for Democrats

McCain's Enthusiasm Gap, Obama's Unity Gap

Section 3: The Obama-McCain Matchup

Democrats Hold Double-Digit Lead in Competitive Districts

GOP Troubles Extend into Home Territory

Swing Voters Slow to Decide, Still Cross-Pressured

Follow-up Interviews Find

Voters Impressed with Campaign

But News Coverage Gets Lukewarm Ratings

Polls Apart

by Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center
Special to the New York Times

Kerry Wins Debate, But Little Change in Candidate Images

Bush 49%-Kerry 44% Among Likely Voters

Kerry Support Rebounds, Race Again Even

Strong Interest in Debates

Section 2: Perception of the Candidates