McCain is actually ahead of both Clinton and Obama in most polls, gallup, rasmussen, etc. That is simply amazing if you look at the fundamentals of the electorate. Check out this graph on party affiliation
Those numbers are so bad for the Republicans that many conservative talking heads feel it could actually benefit McCain by balancing out what looks to be a blowout in the house and senate races. Still looking at that graph has most republican political operatives with a funny feeling in their stomachs. George Bush is leaving the GOP in shambles. Karl Rove was truly a political master especially pulling off the 2004 elections but what good does that type of politics do if you do not build a lasting majority. Totally short sided outlook if you ask me. Here is what I think, whoever wins this election will last 4 years tops. We are literally looking at a mess in every direction that you look.