Poll Shows Gross Miscalculation on McCain's Part

clipped from www.surveyusa.com 3 of 4 Americans say the Friday debate should be held on Friday. 23% today Thursday say the debate should be postponed, up from 10% yesterday Wednesday. The movement is primarily among Republicans, who, learning of McCain's intentions, now align as follows: 37% of Republicans now say the debate should be postponed, up from 14%. 32% of Republicans now say the debate should be held as scheduled, down from 56%. 27% of Republicans now say the debate should held with a focus on the economy, unchanged. See the interactive tracking graph, here. 3 of 4 Americans say presidential campaigning should continue. Just 16% say presidential campaigning should be suspended, largely unchanged from Wednesday. 60% of Americans have No Confidence in President Bush's ability to lead during these economic times. 50% have No Confidence in John McCain's ability to lead during these economic times. 43% have No Confidence in Barack Obama's ability to lead during these economic times.

The results of a SurveyUSA poll on whether the debate should be cancelled, as McCain suggests. Opinions seem to be rapidly moving away from McCain's position here -- today, 75% think it should go on, rocketing up from 50% yesterday.

It's starting to look like John really pulled a boner here.