[Dr. Free Market]

According to RCP McCain had his largest lead on 9/8, They were even on 9/17 and Obama with an increasing lead until 10/6.

Bail out #1 fails on 9/29, #2 passes Senate 10/1, House and signed 10/3.

[Xenophon450]

Thank you for the charts, the resemblances are uncanny. I do believe that this downturn will however persist even past the election, regardless of who is elected. I suppose though, how long mired depends on who is chosen.