obama lead

Sen. Barack Obama just dashed past his Republican opponent in today’s Washington Post/ABC poll, grabbing what The Post calls his “first clear lead” of the entire general election.
The national poll, which does not reflect the Electoral College or prioritize the swing states that actually decide the election, shows Obama besting Sen. John McCain by 52 [...]

The latest national polls show the presidential race settling back to its pre-convention rhythm, with Obama holding what is often reported as a “small lead,” or a lead of about five points. The new CBS headline blares “Obama Retakes Lead Over McCain,” for example, with a sub-header about his “5 Point Advantage.” Now for [...]