Rasmussen Reports

New Rasmussen Reports numbers show Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama leading by 13 points in the state, ahead of Republican John McCain.

The 56 to 43 percent margin is a considerable increase over their findings on Oct. 2, which had Obama leading by five points.

According to Rassmussen, Obama leads among women and McCain leads among church goers.

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor) has expanded her lead over U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) in the final days of the election, according to Rasmussen Reports.

Collins leads Allen 57 percent to 41 percent. Last month, the same poll showed the race narrowing, with Collins leading 53 percent to 43 percent.

She has the following favorability ratings: 29 percent very favorable, 40 percent somewhat favorable, 19 percent somewhat unfavorable, 11 percent very unfavorable, 1 percent not sure.

Rasmussen has released the latest poll numbers for Maine and it shows Obama with a commanding lead with 56 %, while McCain trails at just 43%.

Rasmussen has also released numbers on Collins v Allen, and Collins has widened her lead to 16 points, 57% to 41%

The latest from Rasmussen Reports has U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor) leading challenger and U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) 55 to 42 percent, a gap of 13 points.

Collins’ lead is down from polls released last month, where she held a 15 point lead. The polling firm gives Collins an 80 percent chance of winning reelection.

According to Rasmussen, 89 percent of Republicans and 23 percent of Democrats in Maine support Collins. Allen is supported by 74 percent of Democrats and 10 percent of Republicans.

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor) is leading her opponent U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) 53 percent to 38 percent, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll. With “leaners”, Collins has a 55 percent to 40 percent advantage.

Last month, the reports showed Collins with a 49 percent to 42 percent advantage.

The report states: “The new numbers mark a big improvement for Collins, who had just a seven-point lead and earned below 50% support from voters in July. She now has her highest level of support since April. Incumbents who fail to break above 50% are generally viewed as vulnerable.”

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