Open Thread

August 3rd, 2008 10:37 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: All tied up with three months to go!

Obama received a brief increase in support near the conclusion of his overseas trip last week, gaining a nine percentage point advantage in July 24-26 polling. But that bounce disappeared almost [as] quickly as it emerged.

What's responsible for Obama's quick plummet since returning from his premature victory lap?