In a fight to the finish, in battleground Virginia,
Barack Obama has gained some high ground in the middle of the political spectrum. Partisans on both sides have made their choice, it looks like it might be up to the
rational thinking moderates -- the central core third (~ 33%) of the electorate -- to decide this election in the Old Dominion. Right now it seems they are being persuaded by
Obama's strength on economic issues. The regulatory neglect (or lack of interest) by the Bush Administration in providing reasonable oversight of our financial institutions is becoming glaringly apparent. Moderates may be thoughtfully considering that the need for a sea change in Washington, does not include John McCain, leading a third consecutive Republican term in the White House.
In a new
Survey USA poll released today... overall results show that
" Democrat Barack Obama edges Republican John McCain, 51% to 45%".
"McCain holds 87% of the GOP base. Obama holds 91% of the Democrat base. Independents split. McCain holds 83% of Conservatives. Obama holds 86% of Liberals. But: Obama leads by 28 points among Moderates, and on that Virginia battlefield, the contest may be decided."
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