Poll Update
National - 2012 President - Obama 52%, Romney 45% (CNN/Opinion Research Corporation 8/7-8/8/12)
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2012 General Election: Romney vs. Obama
Asked of 911 Registered Voters
| Neither | 3% | |
|---|---|---|
| Obama I | 52% | |
| Romney | 45% | |
| Undecided | 1% |
Barack Obama Favorable Rating
Asked of 1010 Adults
| Favorable | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
| Unfavorable | 42% | |
| Undecided | 2% |
Obama Job Approval
Asked of 1010 Adults
| Approve | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 47% | |
| Undecided | 3% |
Asked of Registered Voters - Democrat
| Approve | 86% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 13% | |
| Undecided | 1% |
Asked of Registered Voters - Republican
| Approve | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 89% | |
| Undecided | 1% |
Asked of Registered Voters - independent
| Approve | 48% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 46% | |
| Undecided | 6% |
Mitt Romney Favorable Rating
Asked of 1010 Adults
| Favorable | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
| Unfavorable | 48% | |
| Not Heard Enough | 2% | |
| Undecided | 4% |
Paul Ryan Favorable Rating
Asked of 1010 Adults
| Favorable | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
| Not Heard Enough | 38% | |
| Undecided | 16% | |
| Unfavorable | 19% |