Obama Surges and Now Leads McCain 58%-36% TOPICS:Siena Poll Posted By: Siena College Research Institute October 2, 2008 Obama Surges and Now Leads McCain 58%-36% Palin Popularity Plummets; McCain Now Viewed Unfavorably Voters: Obama Won 1st Debate; ¾ Say They Will Watch VPs Tonight NYers Say Obama Better to Address Economy & Fiscal Challenges Press Release