There is only one poll that actually matters.
Exactly why I go by that site instead of the national polls
The national represent how the general election (popular vote) might go.
As we all know that's not how it works
The site I use represents how the voting might go in each state (the electoral College)
which is the only poll that will matter on election day.
You can better tell how your candidate is doing on this site then by national polls
There are reasons why candidates visit some states more then others
Its pointless to spend alot of time and money campaigning in dark blue or red states. Particularly as the election draws nearer.
and particularly if those states carry only a few electoral votes.
That time and money is better spent in "weak","barely" & "tied" states.
As the election draws near. You can expect both candidates to start making more trips to these states.
Obamas rise in the polls recently is reflected in this map over the other day.
It shows Obama gaining ground.
But for the moment McCain still has the (shrinking) lead
Sept 19
Obama 252 McCain 265 Ties 21
