6/24/2008

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Democratic nominee's momentum continues in support polls.

Steve Ruback

A newly released support poll jointly conducted by the *Los Angeles Times* and Bloomberg shows that Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's lead is continuing to increase over Republican presidential nominee John McCain.  
  
According to the poll, the Democratic presidential nominee's lead has increased to a 15 point percentage advantage over McCain. When taking into account the results for two independent candidates and voters who are undecided, Obama holds 48 percent of the nation's support while the Republican candidate only holds 33 percent.  
  
Polling director for the *Los Angeles Times*, Susan Pinkus, explained how Obama's momentum is continuing to increase, saying, "The Obama voters are much more energized and motivated to come out to vote than the McCain voters; McCain is still struggling to win over some of his core groups."  
  
Pinkus also cited the fact that voters appear to be more satisfied with Obama's proposed economic policies than McCain's, which is an underlying factor in his currently increasing lead.  
  
The reaction to current political trends such as President George W. Bush and the Republican Party in general are negatively affecting McCain as well, according to Bloomberg.