Second Two Tracking Polls Out

The first two tracking polls of the day pegged Obama at six points over McCain. The second two tracking polls of the day give him a five point lead:

Gallup shows:

Obama 49
McCain 44

Diageo Hotline suggests:

Obama 48
McCain 43

Prior to the debate, then, Obama appears to have led McCain by between five and six points. Taegan Goddard at Political Wire correctly observes:

These trackers do not include the impact of last night's presidential debate but will serve as a useful baseline.