---
"title": "Obamanomics"
"description": "Obama is seen as the better steward of the economy."
"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/obamanomics/"
---

# Obamanomics

The economy, which remains the top concern for voters this election year, continues to be a strong issue for Obama; he holds a 15-point advantage over John McCain on the issue (47% to 32%). Obama held a slightly wider lead in June; 51% said he was better able than McCain to improve economic conditions and 31% preferred McCain on this issue. [Read More](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/politics/report/438/inflation-economy-obama-overseas-trip)