Georgia has been mentioned as a possible Presidential battle ground state, despite new polling numbers released today which show the presumptive GOP nominee John McCain well ahead of his Democratic challenger.
This is the first Georgia presidential poll since Senator Barack Obama locked up the nomination earlier this month.
The poll was conducted by polling firm Rasmussen, and shows Obama trailing McCain by ten percent. Polls conducted back in February show a similar lead for the former Arizona Senator.
During the February 5th primary, more Democrats turned out to the polls, leading some strategists to think Georgia could be up for grabs.
Fundraising has been strong in Georgia for Obama, and he has far outraised McCain.
Yet the poll shows McCain is doing well among seniors and military veterans, two key swing groups in Georgia.
The Presidential election will be held in 145 days.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Georgia said to be potential battleground state for Presidential election
