I nervously await the Ras poll every morning. For the third straight day, Obama has led 51-46.
I know that Rasmussen leans a bit conservative, but from what I've noticed, there numbers are close to accurate. And I pretty much feel that Obama is always doing a little better than their result.
One thing to keep in mind, Rasmussen last prediction for the 2004 Presidential campaign was: Bush 50.2 and Kerry 48.5, the actual was Bush 50.7 and Kerry 48.2. If you add in all the new voters and the record turnout by AA, Obama is still doing well, regardless of all the race-tightening, McCain upset talk. Of course, ALL this depends on people staying the f*ck in line for Obama on Tuesday.
Anyway according to Ras:
Now, however, Obama is now viewed favorably by 55% of voters nationwide, McCain by 53% (see trends). Obama gets positive reviews from 88% of Democrats and 56% of unaffiliated voters. Ninety percent (90%) of Republicans and 55% of unaffiliateds say the same about McCain*.
However, there is a definite enthusiasm gap when it comes to the candidates. Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Democrats have a Very Favorable opinion. Only 55% of Republicans are that upbeat about McCain.
Obama leads by ten among women but trails by two among men.
*changed from Obama to McCain, sure that was a typo. Thanks, Torta
And as far as the economy and Iraq:
Among those who consider the economy most important, Obama leads 66% to 31%.
Among those who say that national security issues are the top priority, McCain leads 75% to 22%.