Poll Watch: Washington Post/ABC News 2012 Presidential Survey

Washington Post/ABC News 2012 Presidential Poll

• Barack Obama 49% {51%} [47%] (51%) {46%} [47%] (46%) {46%} [45%] (49%) {46%} [49%]
• Mitt Romney 46% {44%} [49%] (45%) {48%} [47%] (47%) {48%} [49%] (47%) {49%} [45%]

(Among Obama Voters) Would you say you are very enthusiastic about supporting Obama, somewhat enthusiastic, not so enthusiastic, or not enthusiastic at all?

• Very enthusiastic 51%
• Somewhat enthusiastic 41%
• Not so enthusiastic 4%
• Not enthusiastic at all 4%

(Among Romney Voters) Would you say you are very enthusiastic about supporting Romney, somewhat enthusiastic, not so enthusiastic, or not enthusiastic at all?

• Very enthusiastic 26%
• Somewhat enthusiastic 48%
• Not so enthusiastic 15%
• Not enthusiastic at all 9%

Regardless of who you may support, who do you think better understands the economic problems people in this country are having?

• Barack Obama 48%
• Mitt Romney 40%

Regardless of who you may support, who do you think better represents your own personal values?

• Barack Obama 47%
• Mitt Romney 44%

Regardless of who you may support, who do you think has the better personal character to serve as president?

• Barack Obama 52%
• Mitt Romney 39%

Regardless of who you may support, who do you think is more likely to stand up for what he believes in?

• Barack Obama 50%
• Mitt Romney 39%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president? 

• Approve 48% 
• Disapprove 49% 

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the economy? 

• Approve 43% 
• Disapprove 55% 
  

Survey of registered voters was conducted May 17-20, 2012.  Results from the poll conducted April 5-8, 2012 are in curly brackets.  Results from the poll conducted March 7-10, 2012 are in square brackets.  Results from the poll conducted February 1-4, 2012 are in parentheses.   Results from the poll conducted January 12-15, 2012 are in curly brackets.  Results from the poll conducted December 15-18, 2011 are in square brackets.  Results from the poll conducted October 31 - November 3, 2011 are in parentheses.  Results from the poll conducted September 29 - October 2, 2011 are in curly brackets.  Results from the poll conducted August 29 - September 1, 2011 are in square brackets.  Results from the poll conducted July 14-17, 2011 are in parentheses.  Results from the poll conducted June 2-5, 2011 are in curly brackets. Results from the poll conducted April 14-17, 2011 are in square brackets.