Gaps and Sizing

This seems a perfect indication of the 'objectivity' of the media.We all know which candidate is their favorite. [Link]

how do you think the L.A. Times is describing Obama’s much smaller 12-point lead?
A “teensy-tiny margin”? A “wafer-thin gap”? “Not even a majority”?

Not quite. And more creative sizing here. [Link]

McCain, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, edged out Obama on national security issues. When asked who “would best protect the U.S. against terrorism,” 53% of respondents chose McCain to just 33% for Obama. And nearly half, 48% to Obama’s 38%, trusted McCain to handle the war in Iraq, though 57% said they believed the U.S. was wrong to invade Iraq and 56% said they would like to see the troops brought home within the next two years.

Edged out, by 20 points.