Both campaigns predicted the polls would tighten up on the approach to Tuesday’s election, but many of the states where the race is closest were won by George W. Bush in 2004. Those include North Carolina, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Georgia, Montana and Florida.

While pollsters have been talking about slight movement McCain’s way, it seems the race is still being fought on McCain’s turf.

Polls from Political Wire: North Carolina, North Carolina, Indiana, Missouri, Missouri, Ohio, Ohio, Georgia, Montana and Florida.

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