Election Watch: The 411 On Swing States (LIST)

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According to the New York Times, the swing states for this election cycle are Colorado, Florida, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio and Virginia.

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Things are looking sweet for President Barack Obama and his campaign!

STORY: Yes We Can! Obama Widens His Lead In Three Key Swing States

It was reported today by Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times, that Barack Obama is leading against his Republican opponent Mitt Romney in the polls in major swing states Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio. In Pennsylvania Obama has a 12 point lead, in Florida he’s leading 53 to Romney’s 44 percent and he also has a 53 to 43 percent lead in Ohio.

With Election Day right around the corner, these latest poll results give the Obama campaign every reason to be enthusiastic, and the Romney campaign every reason to panic. Presence in swing states are probably the most essential aspects to a campaign that wants to even come close to winning an election.

We want to make sure you know just how vital swing states are in this upcoming election. Check out the accompanying gallery for noteworthy information on our nation’s swing states.