What appears now is the first sign of an Obama bump, as he has jumped to a 6-point lead, according to today's Gallup Daily Tracking Poll (avg. of polls taken August 25-27). Today's poll shows Obama leading 48%-42% over McCain.

The bounce should be expected during a party convention, with non-stop media coverage for at least four straight days. Still, the poll is welcome news for the Obama campaign. Just two days ago, as the convention was commencing, McCain had taken a 2-point lead, his first lead since Obama secured the nomination in early June.

Along with the Rasmussen tracking poll which shows the race tied, Obama now has a 2.9-point lead in the RCP National Average.