Politics | Barack Obama Clinton Narrows Ore. Deficit, Holds Ky. Lead Disparity in views of Obama from state to state vary wildly By Jonas Oransky Posted May 19, 2008 1:52 PM CDT Copied Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during a campaign rally in Maysville, Ky. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) On the eve of Democratic primaries in Oregon and Kentucky, polls show some movement in support for the candidates, the Boston Globe reports: Barack Obama once held a double-digit lead in Oregon, but two surveys today put him up only 4 points (45%-41%) and 5 points (50%-45%). Hillary Clinton continues to hold strong in Kentucky, where she leads by 26 points (51%-25%), while John Edwards still clocks in at 6%—with 16% “uncommitted” or undecided. Obama’s fortunes in the two states varied enormously, with only 43% of Kentuckians viewing him favorably (with 43% unfavorable), even as a whopping 73% of Oregonians felt the same (with 15% unfavorable). Read These Next This publication's review of Melania just got much worse. Authorities investigating ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex showing up in new Epstein files. Chappell Roan defends her daring Grammy's outfit. Report an error