New poll out from Elon College in NC. Yet another North Carolina poll with Obama in the lead. By this point, I think NC must be considered a real pick up opportunity. I still think McCain nicks it in the end - if you push me on who I think will win it - but it certainly going to be MUCH closer than in '04 or '00. I don't even think Bill Clinton ever won this state. So however you slice it North Carolina has become a VERY nice surprise for Obama - McCain is going to have to eventually recognize the reality and divert some resources to defend it.