The public is deciding the issue. Today's polls indicate the issues are breaking O'bama's way as they've widened considerably in the last 24 hours.
| Match-up without Leaners | Match-up with Leaners |
| McCain | Obama | Spread | McCain | Obama | Spread |
| 9/2/2008 | 43% | 48% | Obama +5 | 45% | 51% | Obama +6 |
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