TRACKERS

Posted at 1:49 p.m. ET

Both trackers for Sunday are now out, and both show a slight erosion in support for Obama.

As reported earlier, Rasmussen has Obama up three points.  He had him up four yesterday.

Gallup has Obama up six.  He was up eight yesterday.

It's clear that whatever bounce Obama received from his convention has stopped bouncing. 

But let me point out that Obama is still ahead.  Although he received less-than-expected momentum from his convention, he didn't lose anything there either.  Those of us supporting McCain should be sobered by the fact that McCain has rarely been ahead in this race, and then only by a point or two.

It remains to be seen whether McCain will improve his standing at this week's GOP convention, which may be modified because of Hurricane Gustav.

It's also clear that the initial reaction to Sarah Palin has been very positive, especially among conservatives.  Look for Democrats, probably led by some leftist feminists, to mount a full-scale attack against her.  The press will help out, with enthusiasm.  It will get ugly.  Obama is not a "new" kind of politician.  In fact, he's standard issue, with a silver tongue.  The Chicago machine did not teach him how to wage a fair fight. 

The election is still more than two months away.  Everything can change.

August 31, 2008.