All the dairy trackers are just that, little snapshots.
The reversal is pretty dramatic. In March, those surveyed chose McCain as the stronger leader by a 53-40 margin. In June, McCain had a 47-44 lead. But in the August poll, Obama beats McCain by five points, 49-44. That is an 18-point switch in four months.
According to the Post/ABC poll, 64 percent of those surveyed think Obama is addressing the issues, and 29 percent believe he is intent on attacking McCain. The voters had a quite different picture of McCain, however, with 48 percent saying the Republican was primarily interested in attacking Obama and just 45 percent saying that McCain was addressing their concerns.
WaPo/ABCObama comes back from Europe.
McCain attacks. Polling goes in his favor.
Obama goes on vacation.
McCain Attacks. Polling goes in his favor.
Obama perpares for VP announcement.
McCain Attacks. Polling goes in his favor.
Biden announced as Obama VP pick.
McCain Attacks. Polling goes in his favor.
Obama says McCain has 7 houses. Polls move back to Obama in lead.
Obama now leads by 3 in Zogby poll.Obama now up by 4 pts in Diageo/Hotline poll.