LA Times: Ron Paul polls just 4 points below Obama if the two ran head-to-head

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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/07/ron-paul-polls-just-4-points-below-obama-if-the-two-ran-head-to-head.html


Rasmussen is reporting that Obama is in a virtual tie with Mitt Romney; the former Massachusetts governor is polling 1 point ahead of the president. In polling of Romney versus Obama, the president received 42% compared with Romney's 43%, a tossup considering the margin of error.

But when Obama is placed next to Paul, the president receives only 41% support the lowest number he would have against a Republican. Paul got just 37% support against Obama, but the longtime congressman's libertarian beliefs are still unknown to many American voters.

Meanwhile, who wouldn't be curious to see how Obama, who was previously known as the most liberal senator in congress, might look in the eyes of antsy voters when compared to Paul?

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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/07/ron-paul-polls-just-4-points-below-obama-if-the-two-ran-head-to-head.html

Not a bad article... but... Hmmm.. no mention of Ron Paul being second place, or the smallest margin over the other candidates.

Got to love these related stories below the article.

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I think Malcolm is heartily sick of Obama and has a sneaking liking for Ron, but in an 'EF you' to Obama sort of way.... which is to say, he'll report good stuff but he won't really agitate for Ron. But I'll take it. All of those stories are more favorable than they sound.