From the Obama Action Wire

"John McCain's advisers have seen how his poll numbers plunge when he discusses his economic plan -- the other day they acknowledged he will lose the election if he keeps talking about the economic crisis.

So the McCain campaign decided to change the subject. Instead of talking about the issues that are most important to Americans, they're focusing all of their energy on attacking Barack.

We put together an ad to remind voters that it's time for a President who will change the economy and change Washington, not change the subject.

Members of the Obama Action Wire can help right now by using their own grassroots networks to make sure people hear this vital message. Watch the ad and share it with everyone you know"

US Elections 2008: Joe Klein's analysis of the second Obama and Mccain debate

Here is an excerpt from Joe Klein that I think represents a strong synopsis of what happened in today's presidential debate.

Excerpt:

"1. My guess is "that one" will be the moment remembered from this one. Why? Because it can be used as shorthand for the overwhelming mood of the evening. There was deep tension between the two men. McCain appeared to hold Obama in low regard. Obama appeared to treat McCain like a disruptive student in his law school class. The teacher acknowledged the dissenter, explained why he was wrong, and moved on.

2. McCain is famous for his performance in town halls, but this was not a town hall, at least not one in the way that McCain likes. For one thing, no one laughed at McCain's bad jokes. And there was no give-and-take with the audience or the moderator. Furthermore, McCain's intent in this debate was the opposite of his intent in a New Hampshire church basement. In the classic McCain town hall, differences of opinion are expressed, and McCain works to build a conversation, so that everyone develops respect for him and each other, even if there is disagreement. In this debate, McCain was trying to convince voters and the audience that Obama was not worthy. So there was a stilted element to the affair. Finally, the key to the classic McCain town hall is that McCain is having fun. He did not appear to be having fun tonight. Obama, meanwhile, did not seem interested in having fun. He was there to make his case, and he did it clearly."

US Elections 08: Obama Back Up in Polls

Obama is back up in the national polls, accortding to Gallup Poll.  As of  today what they are saying is Obama-47% and Mccain-45%-with a 4 point margin of error.

CNN's poll of polls shows Obama-46% and Mccain-45% and they call their poll a 0% margin of error poll.