Presidential politics in Georgia

Mon, June 30, 2008 - 2:58 PM

Despite speculation that Georgia could go for Barack Obama, the latest poll shows John McCain still has a double-digit lead in the state.

The poll, from Ramussen Reports, shows McCain up 53 percent to 43 percent. One percent of voters would support Libertarian candidate Bob Barr, while 3 percent are undecided.

Barr has some potential to be a spoiler in the state. Six percent of those surveyed said they would consider voting for Barr. Although unlikely, if all 6 percent voted for the Georgia congressman, the race could become competitive.

In four polls done in the state this year, McCain has lead by double digits. Georgia has voted for Republican presidential candidates since 1996.

-- Amy Dominello