Latest Presidential Polls; Rasmussen Poll Show Romney Still Leads Two Points Over Obama
The latest presidential polls show Mitt Romney remaining in the lead against President Obama.
As of Tuesday, Mitt Romney remains in a two point lead over Barack Obama, according to Rasmussen's daily Presidential poll.
Romney currently has a two point lead with 49 percent of voter support over President Obama with 47 percent. The poll also showed one percent of voters supporting a third-party candidate and two percent still undecided.
The results for Tuesday's poll were based on phone interviews over three consecutive nights.
Romney had a four point lead over Obama since before the third debate, but the gap has been diminishing as Election Day draws near.
The poll also found that 51 percent of voters have a favorable opinion of Romney compared to Obama at 48 percent. These numbers follow closely with voters opinions on who they trust on the economy where Romney leads 51 percent compared to Obama at 45.
Currently Romney is attracting more support from his party, with 90 percent of Republican voters, as well as having the lead with voters not affiliated with either party that give him an additional 11 points. Barack Obama has the support of 86 percent of Democrats.
Rasmussen also reports that there is an age gap between voters. Voters under 40 prefer President Obama while those over 40 prefer Romney.
The latest Electoral College projected reports show President Obama leading with 237 Electoral Votes and Romney at 206. In order to become President of the United States, a candidate needs 270 Electoral Votes. With 95 Electoral Votes remaining outside what are considered firmly decided states, the latest toss-up states are Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, Colorado, Iowa, Nevada and New Hampshire.
New reports for Ohio will be released later today, but Rasmussen previously had Romney leading by two points over Obama in the state.
Election Day is nearing and each day is becoming more crucial to the candidates' chances of taking the presidency.
