Dead Heat Race

The presidential race is getting closer. The latest Economist poll shows Sen. John Kerry's lead over President Bush slipping to just three points, 47% to 44%. The Rasmussen Tracking Poll shows a dead heat: Kerry 47%, Bush 47%.

Meanwhile, the Electoral Vote Predictor shows Kerry just barely ahead, as a recent poll gives Florida to Bush. "We may have to wait until all the votes are counted - several times - before we know."

Here are the latest state polls:
New Jersey: Kerry 49%, Bush 39% (Quinnipiac)
Washington: Kerry 48%, Bush 43% (Strategic Vision)
Indiana: Bush 52%, Kerry 40% (Bellwether)
Florida: Bush 49%, Kerry 47% (Rasmussen)

Update:
Michigan: Kerry 48%, Bush 45% (Survey USA)
Maine: Kerry 49%, Bush 44% (Survey USA)