A new national poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal shows President Obama with a six point lead over presumptive nominee Mitt Romney, with the President solidfying his base while voters are still wary of his handling of the economy.
“Obama’s advantage is fueled by his traditionally strong-standing among African Americans, Latinos and young voters, as well as with women and even political independents,” NBC wrote in its analysis. “What’s more, he’s viewed – by substantial margins – as more likeable, compassionate and better for the middle class than Romney.”
The President’s overall approval rating is positive at 49 – 46, his approval rating on the economy remains underwater at 45 – 52, and Romney’s favorability (33 – 36) are all moving toward even the electorate resets for the general. From MSNBC.com:
“You are projecting a very, very close campaign,” said Republican pollster Bill McInturff, who conducted the survey with Democratic pollster Peter D. Hart.
“It is going to look like 2004 or 2000,” Hart added, referring to George W. Bush’s extremely narrow victories in those two presidential contests. “There are plenty of things that suggest it has a long, long way to go.”
The TPM Poll Average of the race shows a dead heat.
