The First Wave of Exit Polls

by Stephan Tawney on Tue, Nov 4, 2008

Update from Fox News: 49% say McCain has the judgment to lead. 66% say McCain unfairly attacked Obama. 85% are worried about the economy. 47% expect economy to get better next year. 23% say the economy will get worse. 40% support financial rescue package. 56% oppose it. 42% say they’re worse off than four years ago.

McCain carries white men by large margins in Ohio, Indiana, and Virginia. 10% of electorate made up by new voters. White males make up over 30%.

Late deciders in Indiana and Ohio go to Obama. Late deciders in Virginia went to McCain. Late deciders made up 7%.

50% say Obama has the experience to be president.

Keep in mind that none of this includes early voters.

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