ELECTION ANALYSIS

Obama's Battleground Boost

A survey of polling in battleground states shows which demographic groups are driving Obama's lead over Romney.

By Ryan Morris and

Updated: October 1, 2012 | 2:14 p.m.
October 1, 2012 | 1:18 p.m.

Recent polling in several battleground states shows President Obama running ahead among white women without a college education, a group that usually tilts toward the GOP.

RELATED STORY: Why Obama Is Leading in Swing States

 

NOTE: All polls are among likely voters.

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