Latest Electoral votes closer: 259 for Obama vs 247 for McCain

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The reliable, non-partisan Rasmussen Polls. Most polls out there are pretty partisan or biased, especially CNN poll or Field poll.

Three new state polls out today move John McCain a bit closer to Barack Obama in the Electoral College. New Mexico moves from “Leans Democratic” to “Toss-Up,” North Dakota moves from “Leans Republican” to “Likely Republican” and Alaska moves from “Likely Republican” to “Safely Republican.” With these changes, the Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power Calculator show Obama leading in states with 193 Electoral College votes and McCain ahead in states with 189 Electoral College votes. When “leaners” are included, it’s Obama 259, McCain 247. Yesterday, new polling moved Montana from “Leans Republican” to “Likely Republican” in the Rasmussen Reports' Balance...