http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaPolls/just-mad-for-obama/ For those still harboring hopes that California will be hotly contested in the November presidential election, it's time for a pity party.The latest statewide poll, conducted by Field Research Corp., shows that Democrat Barack Obama extended his lead over Republican John McCain to 24 points, 54% to 30%. In May, Obama's lead was 17 points; it was 7 in January. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:58:30 CDT en