Gallup: Obama back in the lead

For the first time since the Republican convention, Barack Obama is preferred over McCain in Gallup's daily tracking poll. The difference isn't statistically significant, 47 to 45 percent, but it's consistent with the Ipsos/McClatchy poll released last night, which found the race tied 45-45, but that those who favor McCain are squishier in their support than those who favor Obama.

Comments

[Ivanv]

GOP bounce has ended and now the homestretch begins. Ob/Bi are doing well. Mc/Pa are running a sophomoric campaign, they'll be bad for America if they win.

[Kitty]

I just can't get over how Palin wants women to pay for rape kits, if theyve been raped. I think that is a slap in the face to women everywhere. I was originally leaning towards Mcain, but ever since Palin has sunk her claws into things, I am definitely voting Obama.

[Abayomi Oloko]

I am a Nigerian and I have been following the US election campaigns with a lot of interest. I think in the interest of American global image, Obama should be the preferred candidate. I believe the singular act of Barack Obama becoming the President of the US will solve 75% of the current problems plagueing the American image and the American economy

[Judy in Oregon]

Had the Democratic Party not fought so hard in keeping Hillary Rodham Clinton from becoming the nominee, they would not have to worry about winning the White House. It was the "good ol' boys" that have divided and corruptd the Democratic Party. (Howard Dean, Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Gov. Richardson, etc..All of which are "President want-ta-be's.") That will lead Obama around by the nose if he is elected. This WILL NOT be change!

As a Democrat I have decided to vote for McCain and Palin. McCain has the experience and knowledge in becoming Commander in Chief, while Palin will do a great job taking on both parties, "good ol' boys" in Washington as she did in Alaska. Together these 2 WILL SHAKE WASHINGTON UP!

I am hoping that voters will see threw Barack Obama. He's a smooth talker and has never governed anything and he takes credit for other peoples work. Voters need to do their homework on this guy as I have. Obama is a danger to America.

Think 'safety first' before you cast your ballot. Who will keep us safe? JOHN McCAIN.

[LindaA1]

Kitty -

While it makes great fodder for the Obama smear merchants, there is no specific evidence that Sarah Palin knew about the charges for rape exams in Wasilla. The practice started before her tenure as mayor apparently.

In a USA TODAY article on 9-11-08, Palin spokeswoman Maria Comella said in an e-mail that the governor "does not believe, nor has she ever believed, that rape victims should have to pay for an evidence-gathering test."

"Gov. Palin's position could not be more clear," she said. "To suggest otherwise is a deliberate misrepresentation of her commitment to supporting victims and bringing violent criminals to justice."

Given your misogynistic attitude toward Palin - "sunk her claws into things" - I doubt the facts about the situation will impress you, but there they are.

[Ivanv]

Linda,

It seems like you'll vote for the pow and the mom. McCain's so-called foreign policy expertise attacked Spain yesterday (backed up by his adviser, Randy "Georgia lobbyist" Scheunemann). He challenges even our allies, he's a dope.

Using Usa Today and Palin's spokeswoman as your sources doesn't work well for you.

[Ivanv]

Remember that 'misogyny' means the hatred of women. I don't hate her (I don't know her) for being a woman; she's a woman I won't vote for because she apparently has little to offer.

I disagree with all of her views that I do know.