A Don't Panic Data Point...

via Chris Bowers at MyDD (my emphasis)

While Bush is ahead nationally, he does not seem to be ahead where it counts. Instead, his lead is significantly, if not entirely, generated by greatly solidifying his own base in red states, and by a comparative weakening of Kerry's base in blue states. However, even according to Rasmussen, which saw a large bounce for Bush on September 11th (not surprising) to give Bush a 48.3-45.2 national lead, Kerry still leads in the 16 "battleground states 48.1-46.4...

C'mon, you must feel better now.