In a recent NBC News/Marist/Wall Street Journal poll, President Obama was shown to be ahead of Republican Nominee Mitt Romney in key battleground states of New Hampshire, Nevada, and North Carolina. Specifically in North Carolina, President Obama leads Governor Romney by two points, 48 to 46 percent, within the poll's margin of error of +/- 3.1 percent. However, the same poll indicates that Romney holds an 9 point advantage over independent voters. This may not be as comforting as those in the Romney campaign believe, as in 2008, John McCain held a 21 point advantage in the state over then candidate Obama.
September had been a difficult month for Romney as he struggles to increase his likability with voters. Many still see him as distant with the average person. And perceptions of increased economic performance and a brighter view of where the country is headed under Obama continue to plague the Romney campaign. With a little over a month before the election, Romney needs a strong performance in the first debate to show the country he is qualified to be President.
http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/27/14128100-polls-obama-leads-in-nh-tighter-in-nev-nc?lite
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