Strategic Vision, LLC, an Atlanta-based public relations and public affairs agency, announced the results of a three-day poll of likely voters in Florida on various political issues. In the poll, 41% (492 respondents) identified themselves as Democrats; 39% (468 respondents) identified themselves as Republicans; and 20% (240 respondents) identified themselves as independents or other party affiliation. The poll has a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.
In a general election match-up for President, Republican Senator John McCain led Democrat Senator Barack Obama 49% to 42% with Libertarian Bob Barr at 1% and 8% undecided.
“McCain is holding steady among Republican voters and is polling better in South Florida than a Republican candidate would be expected to do,” said Johnson. “It appears that Obama’s advertising did not have a dramatic impact. Additionally, 25% of Hillary Clinton’s supporters say they will not support Obama and he is continuing to underperform among female voters and Jewish voters.”
The results of the poll showed that 33% of those polled approved of President Bush’s overall job performance; with 59% disapproving; and 8% undecided. When asked to rate the President’s handling of the economy, 20% approved; 64% disapproved; and 16% were undecided. On the issue of Iraq, the poll found 38% approved of the President’s handling; with 56% disapproving; and 6% undecided. When asked on the President’s handling of the war on terrorism, the poll found that 54% approved, 38% disapproved, and 8% were undecided.
“The economy has replaced the war in Iraq as the number one issue for Floridians,” said David E. Johnson, CEO of Strategic Vision, LLC. “Voters blame the President for the prec | 
