I have been telling folks the real reason behind the left’s nasty (and untrue) attacks against Sarah Palin is that they are really scared.  They are seeing that the McCain / Palin ticket has not only energized the Republican base but it has drawn in many other folks that were riding the fence.  The latest polling data would seem to reflect that as most every major poll now has McCain leading.  Click read more for today’s polling results.

See below – Courtesy Real Clear Politics.