Obama 'Swing State Firewall' Holding
NBC News - 10/19/2012
With just 18 days left in the presidential race, both candidates are pushing back on polls they don't like in an effort to look like the clear winner. According to NBC/WSJ/Marist, even after Romney's surge in polls following the first debate, it seems Obama has built a firewall in the Midwest.
In Iowa:The Romney campaign insists the contest in Ohio is closer than polls show.
In Wisconsin: Obama's lead from last month remains virtually unchanged.
In Ohio: Obama leads.
