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Only a Quarter of Latino Voters Like Romney and His Party

Mitt Romney has said if Republicans don't get more popular among Latinos, they're "doomed." So far, he's still not too popular.

By Elspeth Reeve

May 22, 2012

Obama Ties Romney on the Economy, Gets a Gay Marriage Bump

Even though President Obama has a slight edge over Mitt Romney, he's merely tied with his Republican opponent on the most important issue, the economy.

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 16, 2012

Obama's Having a Bad Polling Month

President Obama has had a bad streak in polls after doing pretty well against Mitt Romney in April, and Republicans are looking strong in Wisconsin and Nebraska.

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 11, 2012

Most Americans Glad Obama Endorsed Gay Marriage, Won't Change Their Vote

President Obama's support of gay marriage makes most Americans happy, but it won't change whether they'll support him in November. Meanwhile, all those angry Republican voters are actually the people with the best emotional well-being. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 7, 2012

Romney Ahead Nationally, Obama Ahead Where it Matters

Now that the Republican primary is over, the race between Mitt Romney and President Obama is getting closer. Romney has the edge nationally, but Obama has the edge in the states that matter. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 3, 2012

Obama Has a Big Lead in Virginia, Romney Ahead in Florida

Now that the general election is heating up, it's time to pay attention to the swing states that pick the president. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 1, 2012

Gay Marriage Ban Likely in North Carolina, Supreme Court Is Less Popular

Despite the increasing popularity of gay marriage nationwide, a majority of North Carolinians support a constitutional amendment that bans it. Plus, the Supreme Court gets less popular. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 26, 2012

Karl Rove's Electoral Map Looks Pretty Good for Obama

Mitt Romney and President Obama are pretty close in national polls, but what really matters is who's winning in the right states. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 20, 2012

Romney and Obama Close in Florida, Getting Closer Nationally

Mitt Romney is polling just behind President Obama in Florida, a state he needs to win to get enough electoral votes unseat the president. While he's behind Obama on a lot of issues, Romney has an advantage on the economy. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 16, 2012

Two Polls Show A Very Different Race Between Obama and Romney

How is Mitt Romney doing against President Obama now that he's essentially done fighting the Republican primary? We're not sure. Two general election polls were released Monday showing very different results. Here'sour guide to today's polls and which ones matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 12, 2012

It Only Took Three Weeks To Dissolve Racial Unity Over Trayvon

In late March, there was broad agreement that George Zimmerman should be arrested for killing Trayvon Martin. Now white people and black people are divided over whether Martin was unjustly killed. Here's our guide to today's polls and which ones matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 11, 2012

Economy Gaining Momentum, Obama Gaining in North Carolina

Polls of Americans' economic behavior indicates the economy is gaining momentum, but voters haven't noticed. Even if they still think the economy is weak, President Obama has a surprising lead over Mitt Romney in North Carolina. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 6, 2012

Obama Winning in Swing States; Don't Count Santorum Out in Pennsylvania

In some of the big swing states that helped Mitt Romney beat his opponents -- Florida, Ohio -- he's going to have a harder time fighting President Obama, due in part to a better economy. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 2, 2012

A Bad Tuesday Ahead for Santorum; Old Men Like Romney a Lot

Tomorrow looks like it's going to be a bad day for Rick Santorum, but Mitt Romney might have a tough couple months with America's ladies. Here's today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 28, 2012

Romney Weakened Against Obama

After the Republican primary's many debates and many gaffes, Mitt Romney is a weaker candidate against President Obama. Obama is ahead in three important swing states, and way more personally popular. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 27, 2012

Americans Didn't Notice the Etch A Sketch Moment

Two polls show the 2012 election campaign in a curious moment: the candidates are talking about one thing few voters noticed -- who's more like an Etch A Sketch -- and not talking about one thing voters are upset about, the Afghanistan war. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 26, 2012

Americans Don't Like Obamacare, But Prefer Obama to Romney

Most Americans think Obamacare is unconstitutional, and this feeling appears to be about principle -- a plurality say the law has had no effect on their lives. But even if they don't like President Obama's most famous legislation, they like him more than Mitt Romney. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 20, 2012

Obama Beating Romney in Virginia; Santorum Leads in Louisiana

Mitt Romney's campaign has started a new blog to humanize him, but he still has some work to do in Virginia. Newt Gingrich has that genre locked down, but he might consider working on another: cute Callista photos. Here's our guide to today's polls and why they matter.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 19, 2012

How Solid Is Romney's Lead in Illinois?

Romney is leading Santorum in Illinois, but will the underdog outperform his polls again? Meanwhile, more Americans approve of the job Obama's doing, but a majority wants health care reform killed by the Supreme Court.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 14, 2012