KY-Pres, KY-Sen: Obama improving, Lunsford close

Clinton's exit has given Obama something of a bump even in Appalachia. He now trails McCain by just 12 points, even in Kentucky.

SUSA. 6/13-16. Likely voters. MoE 4%.

McCain (R) 53
Obama (D) 41

Surprisingly strong numbers for Obama, given his primary performance in Kentucky. McCain should be quite concerned if Obama is performing this well in one of his weakest areas.

Meanwhile, the Senate numbers, pitting Bruce Lunsford against Minority Leader Mitch McConnell:

SUSA. 6/13-16. Likely voters. MoE 4%.

McConnell (R) 50
Lunsford (D) 46

This is still an uphill battle, but these are really alarmingly weak numbers for the Dear Minority Leader, who may be on his way to getting Daschled. I'm actually quite surprised, and impressed, that Lunsford's numbers are so strong; he's down four points to a 24-year incumbent who is richer than Croesus in terms of campaign cash.