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POLL: CNN Poll shows race still tight

Suppose that the presidential election were being held today and you had to choose between Barack Obama and Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's candidates, and Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as the Republican Party's candidates. Who would you be more likely to vote for -- Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats, or Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, the Republicans?

Obama 50% Romney 47%
Source: CNN/ORC International
Date conducted: 9/28/2012 - 9/30/2012
Sample: 783 likely voters
Margin of error: +/- 3.5% pts
More About: 2012 Presidential Race , Barack Obama , CNN/ORC International , Mitt Romney

According to This Poll

A CNN/ORC International poll released October 1st shows that out of likely voters, 50% support President Barack Obama while 47% back Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Notes
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