Obama surges in new poll; Palin's favorability drops

This link in from msn.com: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26862018/ It appears that Barack Obama has opened up a 9 point lead in the latest ABC/Washington Post survey , conducted Friday through Monday, of likely voters. According to this link, " Among white voters, economic anxiety translates into greater support for Obama. He is favored by 54 percent of whites who said they are concerned about the direction of the economy, but by just 10 percent of those who are less worried".


The survey also found that the strong initial public reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's running mate, has cooled somewhat. Overall, her unfavorable rating has gone up by 10 points in the past two weeks, from 28 percent to 38 percent.

The first presidential debate is this Friday and many Americans who are beginning to pay closer attention to the issues are expected to tune in. The debate is scheduled to primarily discuss foreign policy, but with the recent crisis on Wall Street, there should be a fair number of questions directed toward the bailout proposal from the White House and other hot button economic issues of concern to the American people.

Also, Gov. Palin had her picture taken with several heads of foreign countries along with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Tuesday in an attempt to beef up her foreign policy resume and stature heading into the November election. She did not, however take questions from the media or conduct a press conference. Prior to this latest resume builder, Gov. Palin's previous foreign policy experience consisted of being able to see Russia from her home. Link here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26853766/

Of note on Palin's visit with Kissinger, she verbalized that it was "great". Should anyone run into her in the next few days, perhaps she should be congratulated for that in-depth analysis which should put our minds at ease with respect to foreign affairs and her grasp of same.

Stay tuned for more.