Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Visits FEMA Headquarters - prior to arriving in New Jersey to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.  The President has made it clear he wants government to cut through the red tape and get resources to the states that need them.  You can read more here.

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Obama Surveys Damage in New Jersey with Christie - today, the President will tour the storm ravaged state with Republican Chris Christie. 

The Governor has praised the efforts from President Obama in response to the damage by Hurricane Sandy "The president has been great," Mr. Christie said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." "The president has been all over this and he deserves great credit."  You can read more here.

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Obama Leading Battleground States: Florida, Virginia and Ohio - in the new Quinnipiac/CBS News/NY Times Poll. Florida: Obama 48% Romney 47%, Viginia: Obama 49% Romney 47%, Ohio: Obama 50% Romney 45%.

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Obama Edges Romney Nationwide 48% - 47% - in the latest poll of likely voters by The NY Times/CBS News poll.  You can read more here.

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Kaine Maintains Lead Over Allen in Virginia Senate Race - the Qunnipiac poll released today shows Democrat Tim Kaine leading Republican George Allen 50% - 46% with five days to go to the General Election.  You can read more here.

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Warren Up By 7 Over Brown in Massachusetts Senate Race - Elizabeth Warren is leading Republican Senator Scott Brown 53% - 45% in the Suffolk University poll.  You can read more here.

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Democratic Incumbent Senators Brown (Ohio), Nelson (Fla.) Extend Lead Against Republican Challengers - two seats Republicans hoped to capture in the 2012 election.  Democratic Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown is leading Republican Josh Mandel 51%-42% and Democratic Senator Bill Nelson is ahead of Republican Connie Mack 52% - 39%.  You can read more here.

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