CNN poll: Post-Biden poll shows dead heat

Official: Obama picks Biden for veep

[Editor's Note] It looks like even CNN realizes that there has been a "... step backward for Obama." who last week ignored Hillary supporters (including the PUMA organizers). I heard from some that they believe that the Biden pick will help the Obama campaign. If you agree, tell me why you believe this.

CNN poll: Post-Biden poll shows dead heat

Posted: 06:25 PM ET

From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser

DENVER, Colorado (CNN) — It’s a dead heat in the race for the White House. The first national poll conducted entirely after Barack Obama publicly named Joe Biden as his running mate suggests that battle for the presidency between the Illinois senator and Republican rival John McCain is all tied up.

In a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll out Sunday night, 47 percent of those questioned are backing Obama with an equal amount supporting the Arizona senator.

“This looks like a step backward for Obama, who had a 51 to 44 percent advantage last month,” says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.

“Even last week, just before his choice of Joe Biden as his running mate became known, most polls tended to show Obama with a single-digit advantage over McCain,” adds Holland.

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So what’s the difference now?

It may be supporters of Hillary Clinton, who still would prefer the Senator from New York as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.

So here is a question for the readers and posters on this blog: Does the Biden pick help or hurt either the Democratic ticket or the chance of the Hillary supporters re-joining the party? I really would like to hear from the Hillary Clinton supporters about this, especially if you consider yourself a member of the PUMA organization.