It looks like Obama's overseas trip did absolutely nothing for his poll numbers here at home, a fact that irritates many democrats desperate to see the incompetent candidate elected. Perhaps he should have tried to draw a crowd of 200,000 Americans rather than go to Berlin seeking approval. He and his campaign aids must have forgotten that large crowds are only helpful if they can actually cast a vote in an American election.

Gallup Daily: Obama 45%, McCain 44%Race returns to statistical tie

PRINCETON, NJ -- The race for the presidency has moved back into a statistical tie in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update of national registered voters, with Barack Obama now ahead of John McCain by just one percentage point, 45% to 44%.....

and then there was this........

Gallup/USA Today Poll: McCain +4

Republican presidential candidate John McCain moved from being behind by 6 points among "likely" voters a month ago to a 4-point lead over Democrat Barack Obama among that group in the latest USA TODAY/Gallup Poll. McCain still trails slightly among the broader universe of "registered" voters. By both measures, the race is tight.....

Other polling data shows that although Obama had a rough week, the republicans are still weaker in the polls than the democrats overall. The most disturbing number in this poll is the congressional approval rating. It speaks volumes about the pathetic state of the republican party that they can't capitalize on a 17.3% approval rating and win the house and senate back this year.

General Election: McCain vs. Obama

RCP Average

Obama

46.8

McCain

43.9

Obama +2.9

Generic Congressional Vote

RCP Average

Democrats

49.7

Republicans

37.7

Democrats +12.0

President Bush Job Approval

RCP Average

Approve

29.5

Disapprove

65.0

Spread -35.5

Congressional Job Approval

RCP Average

Approve

17.3

Disapprove

75.0

Spread -57.7

Source: Real Clear Politics