Rasmussen : O 52, M 44, Obama +8 (unchanged from yesterday)

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The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows Barack Obama attracting 52% of the vote while John McCain earns 44%. This is the second straight day that Obama has led by eight percentage points, his largest lead of the year. For the past twelve days, Obama’s support has ranged from 50% to 52% while McCain has been at 44% of 45% every day.

Obama is viewed favorably by 58% of voters, McCain by 52% (see trends). Obama is viewed Very Favorably by 39% of voters and Very Unfavorably by 28%. For McCain, those numbers are 24% Very Favorable and 26% Very Unfavorable. The two Presidential candidates will debate tonight in Nashville, Tennessee using a town hall format.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

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I think the numbers are starting to solidify in reaction to the vp debate. I think folks leaning Obama but not fully onboard were greatly reassured by Joe Biden and while Sarah may have entertained people, she did not gain anyone's confidence who wasn't going to vote McCain anyway, no matter what.