Obama extends slim lead over Romney in White House race

[bushisanidiot]

http://news.yahoo.com/obama-extends-slim-lead-over-romney-white-house-165738747.html

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama gained ground on Republican rival Mitt Romney for the third straight day, leading 46 percent to 43 percent, according to the Reuters/Ipsos daily tracking poll released on Tuesday.

Released hours before the presidential contenders face off for their second debate, the poll showed the number of undecided voters had increased, indicating a drop of support for Romney among the coveted voting bloc.

The poll showed that Obama has recovered some ground after a poor showing in his first presidential debate. After dropping below Romney in the wake of the October 3 debate, Obama regained the lead on Sunday and has increased that by 1 percentage point each day this week.

"I think what we're seeing is after the first debate Romney definitely saw a surge. A lot of his surge wasn't coming from Obama voters, it was coming from undecided voters, which is exactly where both candidates are seeking support," Ipsos pollster Julia Clark said.

"Now, we've actually seen the Romney bump decrease again a little bit," Clark said.

She said the number of people who have changed their minds and moved back to the undecided column took 2 percentage points off Romney's support and one point from Obama. Undecided voters now account for about 13 percent of likely voters, compared to 10 percent on Monday."

[budkin]

1. Polls everywhere but I'll take it!

After tonight he should be able to gain a little as well.

[TroyD]

2. I hope the Reuters/Ipsos poll is the correct one

The Gallup National numbers have been discouraging.

[JackN415]

3. Not much an analysis...

A lot of his surge wasn't coming from Obama voters, it was coming from undecided voters... Ipsos pollster Julia Clark said.

Gee!, insightful! who is here stop voting for Obama because of his debate?

She said the number of people who have changed their minds and moved back to the undecided column took 2 percentage points off Romney's support and one point from Obama.

if so, care to analyze, explain or speculate why?

After dazzled by the extreme-makeover Romney, may be people come back to their sense and remember what the real Romney is? Or the kids running after P. T Barnum-Romney's circus start to come home?