Support for Obama increased by six points since late January, while backing for McCain fell by eight points. In a separate match-up, McCain trails New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton by two points.

Yesterday, McCain discussed his search for a running mate, saying, "You know, obviously, we have just begun that process—and we, in fact, have not even outlined how we’re going to go about this. We’re looking at how the process was conducted by other candidates and nominees of their party." Read More