OKLA. CITY – Oklahoma is somewhat divided over the recent $700 billion bailout legislation but most do not feel it should be funded by tax-payers, the spread between US Senate candidates may be narrowing and many are still undecided in both Corporation Commission races.

TvPoll.com conducted the scientific study using an IVR technique of 801 likely voters in Oklahoma October 4-5, 2008. The study has a margin of error of ± 3.46% and was weighted by sex, age, congressional district and political party.

Week 5 provides a new political window overlooking the national corporate bailout. A little less than half of the Oklahoman voters polled oppose the $700 billion legislation while a fifth are unsure how they feel.

TvPoll.com also re-polled the LA Times question, “Do you think the government should use taxpayers’ dollars to rescue ailing private financial firms whose collapse could have adverse effects on the economy and markets?”.  A little more than two-thirds of respondents do not believe the bailout should be funded by tax dollars and a similar fifth are unsure.

A majority of those who support the bailout feel it should not be funded by tax dollars and 8% of those who oppose the bailout feel it should be funded by tax dollars.

Respondents who support the bailout are more likely to characterize their political beliefs as liberal, be younger than 35, be employed part-time and be a single woman.

Respondents who oppose the bailout are more likely to be an Independent and/or conservative, be between the ages of 35 to 55, work full-time, be a married man and are not likely to attend religious services.

TvPoll.com will continue the weekly tracking poll in Oklahoma through the election for its media client, News9 (CBS-Oklahoma City).

To explore further results, follow the links below for individual races or click on the .pdf link to see exact results.

Presidential Horse Race - Week Five

US Senate Horse Race - Week Five

Corporation Commissioner Horse Race (Short Term) - Week Five

Corporation Commissioner Horse Race (Long Term) - Week Five