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 The Air Force has changed its tune on Ashli Babbitt. Open that wallet big time for a trip to Disney, if you can afford it. Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. A 'tense' clash with RFK Jr. led to CDC chief's trouble. Report an error