[CatOwner]

It appears that the VP debate did nothing to alter the direction of this poll.

[igoramus08]

I am happy with this poll. It will force McCain to attack in the debate. McCain needs to drop ACORN/Obama as what kickstarted this whole economic crisis.

[oldvike]

Game over.

[ecomcon]

It’s exactly what Rush said. These polls are designed to demoralize. They won’t be accurate until the day of the election.

[mysterio]

Guess voting for the bailout wasn’t good strategy.

[Archie Bunker on steroids]

In August both Rasmussen and Zogby agreed that the election was not going to be about JM or who is running mate would be. The election would be about whether the voters reject or accept Obama. At this point they were both wrong as they could not see the financial sector problems at the time. This needs to transition to a choice for or against Obama as the two pollsters previously envisioned.

[Dixie Yooper]

I have not taken part in a poll in the last 20 years, even though my phone rings off the hook with pollsters who call me. I don't think I'm the only one...
Ignore the polls. No matter what they say, show up and vote. Enjoy the shock and horror on the MSM’s faces the day after the election. If Obama’s minions think they are going to win by a landslide, millions of them might find something more fun to do on election day than stand in line with a bunch of people they don't know, just to vote. I would recommend not voting before election day even if your local precinct allows it. I know it's against the law to release any voting results early, but the vast majority of polling precincts are run by Democrats.

[pissant]

McCain had it in his power to win in a landslide. All he had to do was act like a conservative and reject the bailout bullshit. Now, he’s screwed.

[TitansAFC]

Well....

You’ll notice that Rasmussen has yet again increase his Dem turnout gap this week. Again.

Like with most polls we’ve seen, if turnout is more traditionally even - the polls are tied.

Are we still going to believe the polls when Obama hits 60%?

[Allegra]

LOL - I meant to say "morose" in that post. That's what happens when I try to post and talk to someone at the same time.

Dang co-workers coming to confer with me about work stuff when I'm FReeping. There ought to be a law. ;-)

[Proudcongal]

I just saw something interesting on the Hotline poll. McCain is leading Obama on the ECONOMY. Also, didn't McCain gain a point in this poll. He's only down by 6:

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/docs/Hotline_100608.htm

The Early Line: Diageo/Hotline Tracking Poll

Obama/Biden 47%

McCain/Palin 41%

Undec 10%

- After closing in on Obama's lead yesterday, McCain has now taken the lead on handling of two key issues. The GOP nominee holds 43-42% leads over Obama on both the economy and energy policy -- McCain's first leads on handling of the economy since 9/10 and first on energy policy since 9/23.

- At the same time, McCain has his smallest advantage on handling nat'l security in the survey thus far. His 3% margin in today's release is just a fraction of his 21% lead one week ago (in the survey completed 9/28).

Today's Diageo/Hotline tracking poll, conducted 10/3-5 by FD, surveyed 909 LVs and has a margin of error of +/- 3.3%. Party ID Breakdown for the sample is 41%D, 36%R, 19%I.

[Antoninus]

See tagline.

Work like we’re 1% behind because that’s probably closer to the truth.

[Tidbit]

Forget about the polls and do something! I've photocopied the best of the "worst" articles about Obama. When I see an Obama/Biden sign, I note the address and mail them a packet of articles. When I see an Obama bumper sticker, I put a couple of articles under the wiper.

People who live, work, and frequent the businesses in my area ought to know better.

[cw35]

Hey Raz you traitor, CRACK KILLS

[wardaddy]

Obama has a lead obviously outside the margin but weekend polling is proabably 2-3 points in favor of Dems historically.

[drangundsturm]

Rasmussen's party id weighting is based on ADULTS not LIKELY VOTERS. You can find this right on his site in the discussion of party id:

Please keep in mind that figures reported in this article are for all adults, not Likely Voters.

Scott R: How can you justify doing it this way? If you are reporting a likely voter number, then how can your math include a major adjustment for party id that is based on ADULTS and not LIKELY VOTERS?

Stir the special sauce Scott. Stir. Stir. Stir.

[opus86]

Too many American voters are ignorant about economics, government, and history. I’m afraid we’re going to pay the price for that ignorance.

[Godsgirl]

I believe God’s arm is still strong to Save! It ain’t over yet!

[what's up]

Electoral college the only thing that counts.

[svcw]

If these numbers are true (which I doubt) why is Barry in such a panic mode?