One of the interesting things about that Zogby poll
is that Obama's support dropped 11 percent among Catholics to an
abysmal 36 percent -- and this survey was taken before all of the
recent focus on Obama's abortion views in the wake of the
Saddleback forum. To put this in some perspective, in 2000, Gore
captured 50 percent of Catholics and in 2004, Kerry captured 47
pecent.
Also, the poll showed a dramatic 12 point decline in support for
Obama among voters under the age of 35, and -- at 47 percent
--Obama no longer has a clear majority of support within this age
group, which is utterly shocking.
In a little more than two weeks, we will have had two
conventions and two VP selections, so there's only so much you can
take from any one poll at this point. But it's pretty clear now
that McCain' strategy of going after Obama's celebrity image has
had its effect.
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