CBS Poll: Obama/Biden 48, McCain/Palin 40 (Bounce!)

(CBS) Democratic nominee Barack Obama's lead over Republican John McCain has grown after the Democratic convention, which 71 percent of Americans say they watched. Obama and his running mate Joe Biden now lead McCain and Sarah Palin 48 percent to 40 percent, according to the latest CBS News poll.

This is the first CBS News poll to include the vice presidential candidates in the horserace question.

Highlights:

–Sixty-three percent of voters feel Obama understands their needs and problems, while only 41% feel McCain does.

–Thirty-seven percent have a favorable impression of Biden, 47% have an unfavorable impression.

–Twenty-two percent have a favorable impression of Palin, 66% have an unfavorable impression.

–Thirteen percent say they are more likely to vote for McCain because of Palin, 11% say they are less likely.

–Men are split 44%, 44% on Obama and McCain.

–Obama wins women 50% to 36%.

–Obama wins independents 43% to 37%.

–Obama wins Clinton supporters 58% to 22%.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/01/opinion/polls/main4405106.shtml

http://thepage.time.com/2008/09/01/poll-obama-biden-take-8-point-lead/

given up on polls, I like this one (LOL). I've come to the conclusion that all these polls with varying results, are purely media driven to shape public opinion. Some here have been touting that ridiculous CNN poll for a couple of days now.

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cynical pick, and I think women are insulted. I could be wrong.

So no bump for McCain. :( :)

I'm starting to think Palin really might get dropped from this ticket if things get worse than they seem today.

they are "basically tied."

Basically tied my ass.

dupe