Amber Gero's report on the Obama poll

If Canadians could vote in the U.S. elections, they are five times more likely to pick Barack Obama over John McCain, according to a new poll.

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The Harris/Decima survey indicates that 66 per cent of those polled would select Obama, the Democratic candidate, while only 13 per cent would vote for McCain, the Republican. In a previous poll Obama had 56 per cent support while McCain had 15 per cent.

When asked which of the two would be a better outcome for Canada's economic interests, more than half replied that it would be Obama, compared with 20 per cent for McCain.

When asked which of the two candidates would be a better outcome when it comes to world affairs, a majority, 65 per cent, selected Obama, compared with 14 per cent who chose McCain.

Across gender lines, Obama polled 68 per cent among women and 63 per cent among men.

There is no age gap in the preferences among Canadians. Among those aged under 35, 65 per cent would choose Obama, compared with 66 per cent of those over 50.

McCain was picked by 14 per cent of Canadians under 35, compared with 13 per cent of those over 50.

Reports by CFRB's Amber Gero