The president’s approval ratings have steadily declined during the last few weeks, and his disapproval ratings have risen commensurately. Even so, this poll from Rasmussen has some startling results, given the electoral trout slap that Republicans took just a few months back:
If the 2012 presidential election were held today, President Obama and possible Republican nominee Mitt Romney would be all tied up at 45% each, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
The president, seeking a second four-year term, beats another potential GOP rival, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, by six points ? 48% to 42%.
In both match-ups, seven percent (7%) like some other candidate, with three percent (3%) undecided.
