---
"title": "McCain Solidifies GOP Base"
"description": "McCain's support strengthens among Republicans and white evangelicals."
"date": "2008-08-18"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Russell Heimlich"
    "job_title": "Former web developer"
    "link": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/russell-heimlich/"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/short-reads/2008/08/18/mccain-solidifies-gop-base/"
---

# McCain Solidifies GOP Base

John McCain currently enjoys slightly greater support among Republicans than he did two months ago (87% now, 82% in June). In particular, McCain has strengthened his lead among among southern voters and among white evangelical Protestant voters, among whom he now leads Obama by 68% to 24%. In June, McCain’s lead among white evangelicals was slightly smaller (61% to 25%). The candidates, however, remain essentially tied among independents (45% for Obama, 41% for McCain). [Read More](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pubs/924/presidential-race-draws-even)