According to Rasmussen's presidential polling, Barack Obama's 10-point lead in New Hampshire has now been cut to four.
The presidential race in New Hampshire has grown closer, with Barack Obama now leading John McCain 50% to 46%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
At the beginning of the month, the Democrat held a ten point lead over his opponent, which shifted New Hampshire from “toss-up” to “leans Democratic” in the Rasmussen Balance of Power Calculator. In the eight polls prior to October, Obama has held the lead in five, McCain in three.
Voters in New Hampshire are divided on who they trust more on the top issue of the economy, with Obama holding the edge, 46% to 45%. While 43% agree with Obama’s idea that spreading the wealth around would be good for everybody, 44% disagree.
Voters trust McCain more on national security and the War on Terror by a 53% to 43% margin.
It speaks volumes that the economic meltdown has not worked more to Obama's benefit than it has. Why is there still a race? Well, for one thing, reality may finally be sinking in. Obama is an attractive candidate whose election would send a positive message to the world about the kind of country the U.S. really is. The fact is, that message has been sent. Obama is a great symbol, but now people are beginning to recognize that Obama, the man, has next to no resume, and what little there is on it does not resonate with poeple. Mix in his gaffe prone running mate who warns that a crisis is waiting to pounce within the first six months of an Obama presidency, and voters become understandably worried. They ought to be. We have a disaster waiting to happen.
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