Is it just me or is the LA Times story deliberately confusing?? They keep reporting on Kerry's slight gain among people who watched the debate. But where is their overall poll of who people are going to vote for? That should be the bottom line and I don't see those numbers getting highlighted, if at all. Sounds as if they are trying to cover up something.
So glad FR is back. I was lost without it. ;-) Was it down for maintenance?
"But where is their overall poll of who people are going to vote for?"
49% to 47% among registered voters. Before the debate the LA Times sample was 48% to 47%.
You're right, the most meaningful statistic is buried, but it is there.
-T