Thursday, August 16, 2012
10:03 AM
Rasmussen: Romney 48, Obama 47
The latest poll from Rasmussen Reports has Mitt Romney just edging Barack Obama in Wisconsin.
The survey found 48 percent of respondents backed Romney, compared to 47 who supported the president. Three percent preferred another candidate, while 2 percent were undecided.
The difference was within the poll's margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.
In July, Rasmussen had the race Obama 49, Romney 46.
Fifty-seven percent of Wisconsin voters surveyed said they had a positive view of Ryan, while 36 percent view him unfavorably. Forty-six percent said they were more likely to vote for Romney with Ryan on the ticket, while 31 percent said they were less likely.
Voters surveyed were also split on Ryan's readiness to be president with 45 percent saying he is and 42 percent disagreeing.
The automated phone survey of 500 likely voters was conducted Wednesday.
-- By JR Ross
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