Two National Tracking Polls Have Obama Ahead by 2 Points

[DCal]

Research 2000: Obama 47, McCain 45 (conducted Sept. 11-13); previous result: 47-47 tie
<http://www.dailykos.com/dailypoll/2008/09/14>

Hotline: Obama 45, McCain 43 (conducted Sept. 11-13); previous result: McCain 45, Obama 44
<http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/>

In the Research 2000 Poll, Pailin's net favorable rating has plummeted over the last 4 days:
+17 (Sept. 8-10)
+14 (Sept. 9-11)
+9 (Sept. 10-12)
+5 (Sept. 11-13)

In the Hotline poll, McCain's lead among men dropped from 12 points to 4 points, while Obama has maintained an 8-9 point lead among women.

[Jennicut]

1. Well, looks like Palin's interview backfired "In what regard, Charlie?"

[FrenchieCat]

2. movement for the patient at heart......

is rewarding.

[featherman]

3. I'm waiting until Saturday 9/20 before I pay too much attention to national polls

I've been told that it is wise to allow at least two weeks after the last convention for things to shake out a bit.