Politics & Government

Obama's Lead Widens to 11 Points in Pa.

A Philadelphia Inquirer poll shows President Obama has an 11-point lead over Governor Romney

President Barack Obama's lead over Governor Mitt Romney has widened to 11 points in Pennsylvania - indication that the Keystone State might not be a swing state in the 2012 presidential contest.

But a bipartisan team of Philadelphia Inquirer pollsters said it's too early to concede the state to the incumbent.

Former Gov. Rendell said recently that he thinks Pennsylvania is still in play.

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But both presidential candidates have pulled TV ads, leaving the airwaves to likely be dominated by statewide races as the Nov. 6 general election approaches.

Obama has a 14-point lead in New Jersey.

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