Rasmussen: McCain 50%, Obama 42% in W.Va.

Rasmussen Reports surveyed 500 likely voters Wednesday, with 4% undecided and a margin of error of +/- 4.5%.

Among other highlights:

• 63% viewed McCain favorably, while 61% did for running mate Sarah Palin.
  

• Obama garnered only a 50% favorability rating, and Joe Biden only 46%.

• 54% considered Palin the "right choice," compared with 33% for Biden.
  

• Half ranked economic issues as their primary interest regarding the presidential race, followed by 24% for national security.

• President Bush's favorability rating was 36%, with 49% rating his performance as "poor."