Why do people think Virginia would still flip to Obama, even when the GOP is winning Florida, Ohio, and even the Upper Midwest? McCain was taking an increasing lead in the polls right up until the financial crisis struck.
It was narrowing just before the crash, actually.
McCain took his widest lead during the whole campaign season right before the financial crisis struck.In Virginia, Obama was leading by six points on 9/12.
Look, I know it's hard for you guys to believe, but Obama was pretty undefeatable in 2008.
McCain never had substantial leads over Obama...
http://www.usaelectionpolls.com/
