Changes

*RV refers to registered voters, LV refers to likely voters.

*RV refers to registered voters, LV refers to likely voters.

Most polling does not include third party candidates.  While that was an issue back in May when Barr attracted 6% of the vote in four way polling and Nadar 4%<ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/will_third_party_candidates_tip_the_presidential_race</ref>, it has become a virutally non-issue with the election drawing near.  Third party candidates generally have much lower percentage of votes cast for them than they poll beforehand, and this election that especially seems to be true.

Most polling does not include third party candidates.  While that was an issue back in May when Barr attracted 6% of the vote in four way polling and Nader 4%<ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/will_third_party_candidates_tip_the_presidential_race</ref>, it has become a virutally non-issue with the election drawing near.  Third party candidates generally have much lower percentage of votes cast for them than they poll beforehand, and this election that especially seems to be true.

Also, when possible, polling is reported without counting 'leaners'.  Leaners early on were favoring McCain, but they have also become less of an issue as the election has progressed nor does either candidate seem to have an advantage in this area with the shrinking number of people who still fit in this category.

Also, when possible, polling is reported without counting 'leaners'.  Leaners early on were favoring McCain, but they have also become less of an issue as the election has progressed nor does either candidate seem to have an advantage in this area with the shrinking number of people who still fit in this category.