19%

Latest Survey USA poll puts Dean Barkley within 24% of leader Norm Coleman prior to the first debate. More importantly the separation between Coleman and Franken is huge especially in a three way race at 10%.

It's now safe to leave Coleman and meaningless to stay with Franken meaning Barkley probably just gained 4-8% upon the release of this poll. Al Franken will bring debate viewership up and Dean just has to do what he's supposed to do. Coleman still has to be the favorite, but Dean Barkley just went from a long shot to a fair bet.

This election comes down to the debates now. This is fun!!!