McCain vs. Obama: The tightening race

Another national poll -- Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg -- shows the race tightening. “John McCain has begun rallying dispirited Republicans behind him, while Democratic rival Barack Obama has made scant progress building new support, leaving the presidential race statistically tied… The survey highlights Obama's vulnerability on the question of his readiness to lead the nation. Less than half of the registered voters polled think the first-term Illinois senator has the ‘right’ experience to be president, while 80% believe McCain, a four-term senator, does. The poll also illustrates some racial undercurrents that confront Obama as he strives to become the first African American president. Nine percent of voters say they would feel uncomfortable voting for a black candidate. Most voters say they know people who feel that way. About one in six say the country is not ready to elect a black president.” “For now, voters favor Obama on the economy, the issue they rank as most important. Also, ... (link)