This crazy rollercoaster ride we call politics just got a whole new loop thingy. Except this one loop didn't make me want to barf…

"The Democrat's support jumped to 50 percent or above in Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania in Quinnipiac University surveys taken during the weekend — after the opening presidential debate and during Monday's dramatic stock market plunge as the House rejected a $700 billion financial bailout plan."

Ohio?! Florida?! Pennsylvania?! Those are like the only three states whose vote actually matters!

McCain's had a hell of a time stomping on Obama's toes for awhile there, but it looks like the shoe is on the other foot. And with this development, questions arise, like what caused this new shift? Aren't they both wearing shoes? If it's McCain's shoe, is it orthopedic?

"Pollsters attributed Obama's improved standing to the public's general approval of his debate performance, antipathy toward GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and heightened confidence in the Illinois senator's ability to handle the economic crisis."

Yes, out of all the things that bored me in the debate, Obama was the thing that probably bored me the least. Or the most. Which one means winning?

And as for that whole Palin thing. If McCain had been smart, he would have nominated her a week before the election. Than everyone wouldn't have time to say "huh?!"

"Among the poll's most dramatic findings: McCain is losing female voters faster than Sarah Palin attracted them after the Republican convention. Obama leads McCain by 17 points with women, 55%-38%… After McCain picked Palin as his running mate, the gap narrowed to a virtual tie, with Obama holding a one point margin, 48%-47%."

Ouch. This just proves that female voters are as sexist as everyone else that questions Sarah Palin.

My Belief in the American People: 1; McCain's Ongoing Assault on our Collective Intelligence: 1,864.

At least I got a goal in finally.