USAToday/Gallup: Obama leads by 4-7 points

[J. J.]

I certainly have not given up, but I expect a close race.

[J. J.]

He doesn't have to "demolish" Obama.  McCain just has to connect.

[J. J.]

He doesn't have to "demolish" Obama.  McCain just has to connect.

And this poll illustrates the challenge McCain is facing

Seven in 10 Say Obama Understands Americans' Problems

Public also more likely to think Obama has plan to solve problems

http://www.gallup.com/poll/111148/Seven-Say-Obama-Understands-Americans-Problems.aspx

Applies to McCain/Obama: Understands the Problems Americans' Face in Their Daily Lives

Barack Obama: 73% Yes, it applies; 26 No, does not

John McCain: 48% Yes, it applies; 50% No, does not

51% say Obama has a clear plan to solving the country's problems; 35% say the same for McCain

63% say McCain is a strong and decisive leader; 61% say the same for Obama

58% say Obama shares their values; 50% say the same for McCain

Dave

And Obama still is at 50% or less in most polls.