We have two key swing state polls today as well as a new national poll which I will breakdown in detail at the end of the post.
-- In Florida, Rasmussen has Obama leading McCain for the first time ever in their polling, 46% to 45%. When leaners are factored in, it's 49% to 47%. Just last month, Rasmussen had McCain ahead in Florida by 7%, the month before by 8%, and the month before that by 10%, so this is a major swing. The big reason is that Independents have shifted to Obama in a huge way. He now leads Independents in Florida by 23%. He also leads among women by 7%. Obama also continues to dominate on the economy. 49% said it's the #1 issue and they pick Obama over McCain

By Mark Murray WASHINGTON - A majority of Americans think Barack Obama is a riskier choice for the presidency, but he maintains a six-point lead over Republican John McCain, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
With slightly more than 100 days until the election, the survey provides a glimpse of the challenges facing both presidential candidates.
our taking him to Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Germany, France and England — and it hints at what he could gain from such a trip.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a 6-point lead over Republican John McCain in the presidential race as a growing percentage of Americans

By JENNIFER PARKER Unmarried women -- often dubbed the "Sex and the City" vote -- overwhelmingly support Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., over Sen.