---
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://www.pewresearch.org/staff/russell-heimlich/"
url: "https://www.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://www.pewresearch.org/pubs/924/presidential-race-draws-even)