Poll: Obama Advantage Over Top Three Republican Rivals In Ohio

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October 26, 2011

(CNN) -- A new poll suggests President Barack Obama has the advantage right now over three of his possible GOP opponents in next year's election in an important battleground state.

According to a Quinnipiac University poll of Ohio voters, Obama holds a four-point margin over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in a hypothetical 2012 general election matchup. The president's 45 percent to 41 percent margin over Romney is within the survey's sampling error. The poll indicates that Obama holds a 47 percent to 39 percent advantage over businessman and former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain and has a 47 percent to 36 percent lead over Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

In the battle for the Republican nomination, the poll indicates 28 percent of Republican primary voters say they would support Cain, with 23 percent backing Romney, who's making his second bid for the White House. All other candidates listed on the questionnaire are in single digits, with Perry near the bottom of the list at 4 percent.

"Herman Cain's rise has been meteoric. He has increased his share of the vote among Ohio Republicans four times since Quinnipiac University's September 28 survey in which he registered 7 percent," added Brown. "Gov. Mitt Romney hasn't moved and Rick Perry has fallen off a cliff, down to 4 percent from 20 percent."

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[stubtoe]

1. I'll take this as a GOOD sign!

:)

[OHdem10]

2. Get on the side of Middle Class and Unions and stay there

Mr. President.

[dtexdem]

3. But what about among those who will actually be allowed to vote?

A question for all regarding 2012.