A non-scientific poll conducted from July 1-11 found that Jitterbug wireless phone owners favor McCain over Obama 62 percent to 31 percent. When the poll asked iPhone owners who they were most likely to support, Obama held a sizable lead of 87 percent to 6 percent for McCain.
Jitterbug, known for its large buttons, bright display, and a powerful loud speaker has been a popular item among senior citizens looking for wireless cell phones.
"I love it," says Eleanor Wright, 67, of Overland Park, Kans. "My husband and I only use it during emergencies. We don't have internet access or e-mail so we chose this phone. I especially like the buttons on the phone. They're large enough for me to see and press when I make a call."
This week marked the launch of Apple's new iPhone 3G. Like its predecessor, the upgraded phone still has the popular touch screen but adds a faster network with a variety of more downloads.
David Peters, 26, of Olathe, Kans., said of iPhone users, "They're more 'in-the-now.' We have e-mail, internet, text messaging, and music all in the palm of our hand. I would prefer a president who could keep up with current events at any time as long as his phone has a signal."
The breakdown of the phone owners may be a factor. For example, the poll found 78 percent of Jitterbug owners are married, compared with 10 percent of non-married people.
Some 63 percent surveyed were retired while 22 percent were currently employed or self-employed. Retired people tend to favor McCain.
As for iPhone users, Obama scored large numbers with people under the age of 65. The poll found 89 percent under the age of 65 favored Obama, compared with just 4 percent for McCain.
The poll found that among people who don't have cell phones, Obama leads McCain 52 percent to 32 percent.
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