How were both presidential candidates seen one year ago?

According to a poll that was done at the end of July 2007 (Gallop News Service), the public thought that when it came to the economy and healthcare, Barack Obama seemed to be the best person for the job. When it came to terrorism and the war in Iraq, John McCain was the best person. I find it very surprising that Senator John McCain has made it onto the Republican ticket for president. One year ago, there were reports that McCain was stumbling through his campaign, with large numbers of employees being fired and fundraising taking a dip. Also many of the gallop polls put Barack Obama towards the top, and John McCain towards the bottom. (http://www.gallup.com/poll/28639/Gallup-Ranks-2008-Candidates-According-Feeling-Thermometer.aspx)