Rasmussen Poll - Mississippi: McCain 54% to Obama 41%

McCain has increased his lead over Obama in Mississippi, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll of voters.

McCain now leads his Democratic opponent by 13 points 54% to 41%. That’s a couple of points more for McCain than he enjoyed in July. Counting “leaners,” McCain leads 56% to 43%, also a bit better than last month for the Republican hopeful. McCain is now viewed favorably by 63%, Obama by 44%. The Republican leads 84% to 13% among white voters, while African-Americans favor the Democrat by a 97% to 2% margin. McCain is viewed favorably by 88% of white voters and 18% of black voters. For Obama, the numbers are reversed. He gets favorable reviews from 92% of black voters and only 18% of white voters.