Debate Debate

The economy is clearly working in Barack's factor, with McCain's challenge now being to attempt to shift the economic conversation back in his favor. Perhaps the pressure of the vote on a Wall Street bailout gives him the opportunity. This afternoon, in an effort to seize control, McCain has called for a postponement of the first debate scheduled for this Friday night in order to focus on the bailout, which is not likely to be completed for a few days.

McCain, speaking to reporters in New York, said he will return to Washington tomorrow and won't travel to Mississippi, where the debate was scheduled to take place on Sept. 26.

The Republican presidential candidate called on President George W. Bush to convene a meeting of congressional leaders to negotiate a remedy to the financial crisis.

Democratic candidate Barack Obama didn't immediately respond to McCain's comments.

Yesterday, the two candidates were sounding like partners rather than opponents.

In the meantime, the polls have shifted, almost unanimously, in Barack's direction.

FOX News	09/22 - 09/23	900 RV	45	39	Obama +6
Gallup Tracking	09/21 - 09/23	2740 RV	47	44	Obama +3
Rasmussen Tracking	09/21 - 09/23	3000 LV	49	47	Obama +2
Hotline/FD Tracking	09/21 - 09/23	903 RV	48	42	Obama +6
ABC News/Wash Post	09/19 - 09/22	780 LV	52	43	Obama +9
Battleground Tracking	09/17 - 09/23	800 LV	46	48	McCain +2