McCain also has gained ground as the candidate to trust on economic issues. Forty-eight percent (48%) now trust the Republican hopeful more than the Democrat while 47% hold the opposite view. This is the first time McCain has led on the issue that has hurt his campaign since September 17. One month ago, Obama held a nine-point advantage when it came to economic issues.

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It has long been assumed that the ecconomy would be an issue that would hurt McCain. If it goes neutral, or advantage to McCain, that could be a large advantage for him.