For First Time, McCain Edges Ahead Of Obama In Tracking Poll

August 4, 2008 - 11:14 ET

Now this is something. For the first time since Barack Obama officially won the Democratic nomination, John McCain has managed to eke out a narrow lead in the Rasmussen tracking poll.

The numbers: McCain 47%, Obama 46%, within the ±2% margin of error. McCain is viewed favorably by 55% of likely voters, compared to 51% who view Obama favorably.

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