New Gallup Daily Tracking Poll and DNC First Night Thoughts

Here's the latest Gallup Daily Tracking poll:

http://www.gallup.com/poll/election2008.aspx

First the first time since May, McCain leads Obama 46-44.

This is a strong indicator that: 1) Obama's choice of Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate had yielded no net benefit, and 2) the lead-up to the convention has been muted and soft in general enthusiasm.

I would expect that the "bounce" from Denver this week will be, well, "weak". Maybe 2-3 points that will quickly dissipate.



I thought the first night of the Democratic convention was poor, doing little to explain to non-partisan America why Obama is ready to be president.

Sure, he's a swell guy who loves his family but we already know that.

Michelle Obama did fine and came across significantly better than people expected. She was poised and attractive although her speech was basically themed: "Look at us! We are just a regular, loving family!"

Ted Kennedy's speech, given his health, was excellent and moving. He's a true Lion of the Left.
The Republican need statesmen like this in a bad way.

In short, Democrats should feel a bit disappointed in how things are going so far. Look for things to turn worse tonight when the Clintons start to be trucked out in a BIG WAY.....time to pop some popcorn...