Romney now leads Obama in 11 swing states by 2 points, 49 to 47. 46% of swing state voters certain will vote for Romney, only 40% for Obama

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Poll is 7 day average of likely voters.

10/9/12, "Daily Swing State Tracking Poll, Swing State Tracking: Romney 49%, Obama 47%," Rasmussen

"The full Swing State tracking update offers Rasmussen Reader subscribers a combined view of the results from 11 key states won by President Obama in 2008 and thought to be competitive in 2012. The states collectively hold 146 Electoral College votes and include  

Colorado, Florida, Iowa, 
Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, 
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, 
Virginia and Wisconsin....

In the 11 swing states, Mitt Romney earns 49% support to Obama’s 47%. One percent (1%) likes another candidate, and three percent (3%) are undecided.

This is the first time Romney has led the daily Swing State Survey since September 19. Until today, the president had led for 17 of the previous 19 days, and the candidates had been tied twice. This survey is based on findings from the previous seven days, with most of the responses now coming since Romney’s debate win last Wednesday night.

Forty-six percent (46%) of these Swing State voters are now “certain” they will vote for Romney and will not change their minds. Forty percent (40%) are certain they will vote for the president.

In 2008, Obama won these states by a combined margin of 53% to 46%, virtually identical to his national margin.

Nationally, the candidates are tied in the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll." via Drudge


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