Wouldn't it be ironic if Obama's good numbers in Florida were able to bleed significant money and ground troops away from the McCain Hall of Shame Campaign?
The Florida polls of the past two weeks show that Obama has a lead in Florida above the 3% margin of error. Simply stated, this is something McCain has to deal with. It's a thorn in his already beleaguered ass.
The national numbers look good (between +8-10)for Obama, but there need to be clear narratives established at state levels in Battleground states to ward of the Republican theft machine.
I would venture to guess that Florida is keeping McCian's people up at night. I hope it stays that way.
Here are the numbers. Other thoughts: Virginia looks like a lock now. That's 13 EV's unexpected and unaccounted for.
Which means Florida is now a "landslide-firewall".
Florida: McCain vs. Obama
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Starting October 11 partisan affiliated polls will not be added to the RCP Poll Averages.)
Polling Data
Poll Date Sample Obama (D) McCain (R) Spread
RCP Average 09/27 - 10/08 -- 48.7 44.9 Obama +3.8
Research 2000 10/06 - 10/08 600 LV 49 44 Obama +5
Rasmussen 10/08 - 10/08 700 LV 50 47 Obama +3
Strategic Vision (R) 10/06 - 10/08 1200 LV 52 44 Obama +8
Mason-Dixon 10/04 - 10/06 625 LV 48 46 Obama +2
Florida Chamber (R) 09/30 - 10/01 619 RV 42 45 McCain +3
CNN/Time 09/28 - 09/30 770 LV 51 47 Obama +4
InAdv/PollPosition 09/30 - 09/30 532 LV 49 46 Obama +3
Suffolk/WSVN 09/27 - 09/30 600 LV 46 42 Obama +4
Quinnipiac 09/27 - 09/29 836 LV 51 43 Obama +8