The recent Obama vs McCain polls, conducted in New Jersey and New Mexico, show that Obama is presently leading McCain in these states. These states are definitely strongholds of Democrats.

According to the polls, Obama is having sizable lead over McCain in New Jersey and New Mexico. Let’s check out what the recent Obama vs McCain polls show.

New Jersey Polls —

Farleigh Dickinson University’s McCain vs Obama NJ poll, conducted from September 29 to October 5, showed Obama leading McCain by 13 % points — 50 % to 37 % among the likely voters of New Jersey.

Rasmussen Reports’ Obama vs McCain NJ poll, conducted on October 7, showed Obama leading McCain by 8 % points — 50 % to 42 % among the likely voters of New Jersey. According to the poll, Obama has a 92.5 % chance of winning New Jersey’s 15 electoral votes this November.

New Mexico Polls —

Rasmussen Reports’ Obama vs McCain NM poll, conducted on October 1, showed Obama leading McCain by 5 % points — 49 % to 44 % among the likely voters of New Mexico. According to the poll, Obama has a 79.9 % chance of winning New Mexico’s Five Electoral College votes this fall.

Albuquerque Journal/Research & Polling’s Obama vs McCain NM poll, conducted from September 29 to October 2, showed Obama leading McCain by 5 % points — 45 % to 40 % among the likely voters of New Mexico.