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Why the Dramatic Shift in the Polls?
There are some who are suggesting that because of the terrible shape of the economy, voters are turning away from the McCain campaign. Others are suggesting that voters are moving away from the McCain campaign because of Sarah Palin's poor showing in recent interviews.
Granted, the economic conditions have certainly hurt the McCain campaign, and Palin has been of little help. However, lets not forget the behavior of John McCain in the last month or so. Nothing he has done in that time has given voters confidence or assurance in his abilities.
If the economy magically turned around tomorrow and Palin had an impressive debate beyond all expectations, the fact would remain that McCain is at the top of the ticket and he is an awful candidate with an awful agenda.
In the end the dramatic change in the polls is not because McCain is a poor candidate. It's not because Palin isn't up to snuff. It's not even the economy stupid. Rather the gradual movement away from McCain/Palin is due to what many of us have known all along; the Obama/Biden team is the stronger ticket with the better ideas.
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