MI-PPP: Obama in the driver's seat

[Miles]

Full Story.

Obama- 53%
Romney- 39%

Obama has a similar 53/41 approval rating while Romney has a 35/57 favorable rating.

Some other tidbits:

"- Romney just doesn't have much of a home field advantage in the state. Only 24% of voters consider him to be a Michigander to 65% who do not...

Obama's crushing Romney on what will doubtless be one of the biggest issues in the campaign in Michigan- 55% think that he's been better for the automotive industry in the state to only 31% who say Romney wins out on that front....

There's been some talk about Rick Snyder as a potential running mate but he wouldn't help the ticket any- with him as the VP pick Obama's lead actually expands slightly to 53-38. That's because Snyder continues to be an unpopular Governor with only 37% of voters approving of him to 52% who disapprove. That's a regression for Snyder compared to February when he was at 40/47, largely because he's seen a drop with independents."

[Miles]

I predict an Obama 53-46 win.  It's not gonna be the 2008 blowout

I agree. It won't be another 17-point Obama win; probably something like 55-44 Obama.