McCain now leads in the polls

AP reports this morning that "In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday. McCain leads Obama among likely U.S. voters by 46 percent to 41 percent, wiping out Obama's solid 7-point advantage in July and taking his first lead in the monthly Reuters/Zogby poll". Obama has been declining in the polls since mid-June when he clinched the nomination. Furthermore, if McCain has the advantage among voters on the economy, it boosts his chances to win the White House in November...Karl Rove said yesterday on Hannity and Colmes that if he were advising Obama on a VP choice, it would be Senator Clinton. Of course such a ticket would be formidable but all the baggage that the Clintons bring to an Obama administration make the choice a long-shot. Furthermore, selecting someone like Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia would only raise more questions about Obama's judgment by someone as inexperienced as Kaine. The safe selection would be Senator Joe Biden of Delaware who would certainly strike back against the McCain campaign, much like Bob Dole did for Gerald Ford back in 1976, allowing Obama to remain positive. Biden also adds gravitas to the ticket and is well versed in foreign affairs, which is a weakness for Obama. However, Biden himself would not help with any one particular state. As for McCain, it's down to Pawlenty and Romney. The idea of a pro-choice running mate like Tom Ridge is off the table. The best choice here is probably Romney since he may sure up Michigan and some of the far west states, like Colorado. Both men have made their choices, it's now just a matter of waiting for the formal announcement...Barack Obama raised $51 million in July to John McCain's $27 million. It was McCain's best fundraising month of the campaign. Now with polls showing McCain in the lead, expect more money to roll in.

There are 76 days until the presidential election. And, it's been 2,735 days since there's been a terrorist attack on US soil. Good day and God bless!