CBS News/NY Times poll: Obama 48 Willard 42 ; Obama 49 Rickie 41

[DCBob]

President Obama holds a significant lead over each of his potential Republican opponents in the general election, according to a poll released Tuesday by CBS News and the New York Times. That includes Mitt Romney, who was even with Mr. Obama last month.

The new survey shows the president leading Romney by six points, 48 percent to 42 percent, among registered voters. Last month, the two men were tied at 45 percent each.

Mr. Obama's lead over former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who has surged to a lead in national polls, is eight points: 49 percent to 41 percent.

more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57377720-503544/poll-obama-holds-edge-over-gop-hopefuls/

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Another good poll for the President. Oh how I wish the election were today.

[Thrill]

1. I'm surprised these guys are getting over 40%

against the President

[Hutzpa]

2. Why are they keeping him below 50%

they seem desperate to keep him at this level so they can stir up drama.

[PlanetBev]

3. Amazing

If this was 40 years ago, there would be a 20 point spread between them. Romney and Santorum's polling numbers should be in the teens.

Shows how fucked up this country has become....