AP Poll: Obama takes a 7-point lead over McCain

[Zomby Woof]

AP Poll: Obama takes a 7-point lead over McCain

By LIZ SIDOTI, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama has surged to a seven-point lead over John McCain one month before the presidential election, lifted by voters who think the Democrat is better suited to lead the nation through its sudden financial crisis, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that underscores the mounting concerns of some McCain backers.

Likely voters now back Obama 48-41 percent over McCain, a dramatic shift from an AP-GfK survey that gave the Republican a slight edge nearly three weeks ago, before Wall Street collapsed and sent ripples across worldwide markets. On top of that, unrelated surveys show Obama beating McCain in several battlegrounds, including Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Iowa — four states critical in the state-by-state fight for the presidency.

Several GOP strategists close to McCain's campaign privately fret that his chances for victory are starting to slip away.

These Republicans, speaking on condition of anonymity to avoid angering the campaign, point to several factors: Obama's gains nationally and in traditionally GOP states, no McCain boost from the first debate, McCain's struggles with economic issues as the financial crisis has unfolded and deepening public skepticism about his running mate, Sarah Palin. :evilgrin:

More: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081002/ap_on_el_pr/ap_poll_presidential_race_11

[Jennicut]

1. They are starting to realize McTroll is in deep doo doo. I can't wait to see the ugly attacks now.

Desperation will mean uglier attacks, hope it backfires even more on him.

[Tallison]

2. Oh please God, please God, please...

Can this really be happening?

Just imagine...President Obama....

[blue sky at night]

3. Several GOP Strategists.......

now there is a fucking occupation....hope they stay away from sharp objects and bridges. Was there ever a chance for this douche bag, after all we have been through for eight years????

[crossroads]

4. I have waited 8 long years for this!

Don't mind me if I gloat! How sweeeeet it is!

CR

[nini]

5. wooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooo

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Mikey may have a future after all Papa!! :hug:

[Zomby Woof]

6. I cannot let myself go there YET

But the news lately sure has beat the hell out of the alternative. :hug: