Is New York State In Play For November?

This gives me a stomach ache.

Seven weeks until Election Day, the race for President has tightened in New York, with Sen. Barack Obama leading Sen. John McCain 46-41% among likely voters, according to a new Siena (College) Research Institute poll.

Obama’s five point lead is down from eight points in August, 13 points in July and 18 points in June, when he led 51-33%.

On a series of six questions concerning current issues in the campaign — economy, Iraq, terrorism, health care, America’s position in the world, and education — likely voters believe Obama will do a better job on four. Conversely, out of six attributes voters often look at in choosing a candidate – compassion, patriotism, experience, integrity, intelligence, and leadership – NY’s electorate gives the edge to McCain on four.

See the full Siena poll here. There are a lot of questions about Governor Paterson, too.