Always Good News for Republicans

A really stupid question:

But do consider this question: Which candidate has the bigger problem in the polls -- Obama (who seems to have hit a ceiling in the high 40s) or the better-known McCain (who’s stuck in the low 40s in many national or state polls)?

gets and even more stupid answer:

It's a problem for both, but the fact that McCain can't get past 45% in so many polls could be the bigger problem. [emphasis added]

Could be the bigger problem? WTF???

The mountain of polling shows that McCain is clearly and definitively LOSING this election, but MSNBC's First Read still must put this groaner out there - even though Obama is consistently outpolling his opponent, he may have a big problem because he's not winning by 10 points! I really don't think this piece would be any different if the poll said Obama was up 15. Or 20. Or 40.

The meme is always in place - whatever is happening, it's always good news for Republicans.

I know I shouldn't, but I expect better from something with Chuck Todd's name on it.