I went to Golden Gate Fields today to watch the ponies run. Number 9 in the 8th race started out late, caught up and thrillingly led, then faded, coming in at Show. So these polls of presidentials strike me. What on earth do we know on any given day about what will be in months to come? That being said, we do take an interest in what is being expressed here — not so much for showing a lead or a falling behind for the expression of interest measured in those with their eyes glued to the glasses.

Democrat Barack Obama is the top 2008 presidential contender in the United States, according to a poll by Zogby International. At least 46 per cent of respondents would support the Illinois senator in head-to-head contests against four prospective Republican nominees.

Obama Leads All Repubs