President Obama and Gov. Romney debate for the first time Wednesday night in Colorado. (AP Photo)
The day of the first presidential debate of 2012, President Obama appears to hold a commanding lead over former Gov. Mitt Romney in New Jersey, a poll found.
According to the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, Obama holds a 17-point lead over Romney - a three point increase since August.
The poll found 56 percent of New Jersey voters say they prefer Obama, while 39 percent support Romney.
"This poll reflects recent national trends," Rutgers-Eagleton Poll director and political science professor David Redlawsk said in a statement.
"Ronmney's missteps on Libya and his "47 percent" comments may have had effects, though he was already well behind here. We've also seen a pickup in voters who say they are Democrats, which is reflected in the poll's partisan makeup."
The poll found the economy and jobs remains the most important election issue by far for New Jersey voters. The poll found 52 percent of voters feel the president is better able to manage the economy, while 43 percent felt Romney was the better fit.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:00:09 GMT
It feels like summer out there. We're expecting milder temperatures than yesterday: highs in the mid 80s. Just like summer, it'll be humid, with a chance of a few spotty showers during the day.
This pattern stays in place until Thursday, when strong thunderstorms usher in cooler air for the holiday weekend.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:08:39 GMT
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:07:00 GMT
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:20:18 GMT
Mike Kersten and his wife Lisa of Croydon, Lower Bucks County opened their front door over the weekend only to find police telling them to stay inside. A large black bear was spotted climbing one of
A black bear seen in Bucks County is still the talk of the area for residents.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:27:47 GMT
A century-old community staple in Cherry Hill was up for auction Monday. The Woodcrest Country Club has experienced some financial problems recently, and after efforts from the township and the Freeholders
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club went up for auction Monday, with a pending sale in place after an offer from a Marlton-based developer.
President Obama and Gov. Romney debate for the first time Wednesday night in Colorado. (AP Photo)
