Poll confirms Obama's lead in crucial swing states
New poll results released Tuesday confirmed U.S. President Barack Obama's lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney in crucial swing states of Ohio and Florida, as the two candidates prepare for their first debate next week.
According to a Washington Post poll, among likely voters, Obama is ahead of Romney in Ohio 52 percent to 44 percent. In Florida, the president holds a slight edge of 51 percent to 47 percent.
