More from the Pew Research Poll
Total: Obama 46, McCain 44.
Change since August survey: Obama no change, McCain +1.
Percentage of voters saying they back McCain strongly up 8 points to 25%. Increase in strong support has been apparent among Republicans, white evangelical Protestants and white Catholics.
Positive ratings per party: Democrats 56%, Republicans 38%. Half of registered voters now express a favorable opinion of the GOP party -- its highest rating in three years.
Will McCain continue Bush's policies? 45% yes.
The word that voters use most frequently to describe Palin is “inexperienced.” That also is the single word used most often to describe Obama.
