How big a bounce did Obama get?

I guess the only definitive thing is that McCain hasn't gained any ground. (But the fact that this is not even mentioned by the press just goes to show that this election is Obama's to lose, not McCain's to win.)

[sarcasm] Yeah, how could an incredibly intelligent black man possibly be effective as president? [/sarcasm]

I'd have a little more faith in these polls if the data, and not just the interpretations, were made public.

Oh yeah... GO OBAMA!!

If you average the polls, as is done most of the time, then between the t wo polls Obama has more than a 10% lead over McCain....Is not that a more realistic picture of the contest at this time? Moreover, regardless of the poll you follow, Obama has reach the 50% mark, and that is significat because its a reflection that independents and maybe some republicans intend to vote for Obama.....Also, with the third parties involvement in the election, a 50% draw by Obama at this time is a show of strength....McCain's policies will futher erode his support as time goes on and as more voters become familiar with them...

Almost one in 10 say Obama would be a less effective president because he is black, while nearly one in four say McCain, who would be the oldest person to start a first term as president at 72, would be less effective because of his age.

Maybe if the media, or whom ever is conducting these polls, stopped asking questions like these we could get on with the real issues needing to be addressed! Economy , Health Care etc... PLEASE.. Vote for the person closest to your own beliefs and not because someone is black or aging, but VOTE!!! Change is what we need in my opinion, and less stupid polling.
PS.... Obama for President!!!

McCain = OLD

GOBAMA!

To me the color of a mans skin has no significance in his ability to effect meaningful change. It is quoted in the Bible that God made man in his own image and likeness. Could God have been a white man ? it is no t stated anywhere in the bible. So if God was not very particular about color, lets leave Obama alone if the majority of American people feel he is their choice to bring about the changes they so desperately need.

Obama for President!! Why--because he is an intelligent, well educated, qualified young black man. Period. No more Republicans in office. Remember-- that we have no solutions to---the Medicare mess, the Illegal Immigration mess, the Social Security mess, the war in Iraq mess, not to mention the price of gas mess. We have had a predominately Republican Congress for 12 years--any more questions? Everyone keeps saying 6.5/7 years of the Republicans--- but please remember-Clinton had a Republican Congress.

The two polls that were done during the same time period as the Newsweek poll (ending Thursday) - Fox and USA Today - show a 4 and 6 point lead, respectively. The two more recent polls (ending Sunday) - from Gallup and Rasmussen, show Obama with a 3 and a 6 point lead. The Newsweek poll continues to be written about, extensively, worldwide, even though it is the only poll that has showed anything larger than a 7 point lead for Barack of late. The realclearpolitics average of polls shows a mean 6.8% lead for Obama, a number which is tilted upward by the inclusion of the Newsweek numbers. What does that tell you?

The most relevant and accurate of these would likely be the new Gallup poll, which has a sample nearly 3 times that of Newsweek's, was completed yesterday, was taken over more days and tests likely voters (more accurate than Newsweek's registered voters). That shows Barack leading by 6, a number that is surely disappointing, and surprising, to those in charge of his campaign.

Wow a thread is replete with Obama supporters?
Where have I been? >_

If Radical Tax Increases are what you want, then give it to the fool.
If you do not want America to pull itself out of this economic slowdown, then give it to the fool.
If you do not believe in free enterprise, give it to the fool.
Obama is the Fool.

FYi a second known terrorist orgainization has backed Obama for Presidency. This alone should be ehough to make people realize how much of a mistake Obama is.

You liberal donkey's crack me up. Perhaps you want to turn the country over to a novice who wants to court terroists but I don't. You think keeping the country safe was an easy task these past 7 years. Keep drinking the Habeas Corpus cool aid and save the seals in anwar. Thanks to Clinton for the veto in 1995 we might have found the oil reserves that are needed today.
There will be more Jeramiah Wrights etc. in the coming months.
NOBAMA 08

Follow the tracking polls, taken daily. These polls were on the money for the Democratic primaries as reflected by the popular vote tallies. The Newsweek poll should be trashed because the entire publication has been faulted for being so biased. But go to Gallup.com and Rasmussen.com every day and follow the tracking polls if you want to see the "bounce."

Obama is the one who should have the upper hand at this moment and it sure
doesn't seem like he has it.. I hope he continues to compare McCain to Bush.
I think President Bush is without a doubt one of the most honest and decent
Presidents we have had...in my mind he (Bush)should be more boastful and tell a few more people how it is..

We are on the course for an Obamanation.

McCain won't get any younger and Obama won't get any blacker or whiter.
I guess people are choosing to be either ageist or racist.
Let's please deal with the issues. These polls are ludicrous. The questions are moronic.

Obama = RISK America cannot afford!

A trend is developing....and an Obama win is now likely. So here's from a senior citizen: "Oh Obama, oh won't you win for me, 'cause I come from Americana with my grandkids on my knee."

Hillary tried to tell the biased press and super delegates that Obama would not get the electoral votes now everyone is shocked and says its because he is black. He had a little bounce after she endorsed him, but how he treats her in the coming months and how many Jeremiah Wrights and terrorists come out will take that bounce way down. I hate to break it to you Obama supporters, with his lack of experience and shady mentors, most people I know would rather have another 4 years of Bush, at least we were safe. With Obama, we can expect higher taxes for all, hard earned tax $ to Africa and other like organizations, a First Lady who has never been proud of America in her lifetime, a man who thinks people to turn to guns and religion out of bitterness. Well look who he turned to due to bitterness, his wonderful mentor, who helped form him to the man he is today, his "uncle" Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Looks like America is in trouble another 4 years. By then, Hillary will run again and will CHANGE America like it should be CHANGED... for the better of the people. Hillary I can't wait until you can say, "I told you so!" 4 more years and Hillary for 2012!

Polls at this stage are pretty meaningless. Obama will continue to have problems with working class voters who find him a risky choice.

That's the problem you have when you promote an untested, inexperienced candidate with a flimsy resume as the DNC did.