2008 election: McCain v Obama

Candidate's lead in polling average. Actual victory margin shown at right (•)

10 pts.

DNC

RNC

McCain says economy is sound

8

+7

6

4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

DNC

RNC

McCain says economy is sound

8

+7

6

4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

DNC

RNC

McCain says economy

is sound

8

+7

6

4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

DNC

RNC

Financial crisis

8

+7

6

4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Note: Poll results may not reflect an event until about a week later. Source: Real Clear Politics