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Gender Gap in 2012 Vote Is Largest in Gallup's History

Romney 49%, Obama 48% in Gallup's Final Election Survey

Americans Still Give Obama Better Odds to Win Election

Obama Judged Winner of Second Debate

Women in Swing States Have Gender-Specific Priorities

Romney 49%, Obama 47% Among Likely Voters

Romney Narrows Vote Gap After Historic Debate Win

Obama Gets Three-Point Convention Bounce

Since 1952, Pre-Convention Leader Has Won 12 of 15 Elections

Candidate Support Typically Up Five Points After Convention

Romney Sees No Immediate Bounce From Ryan V.P. Pick

More 2008 Obama Voters Than McCain Voters Switching Sides

Midwest, West Most Competitive Regions in 2012 U.S. Election

Little Support for Third-Party Candidates in 2012 Election

Obama Now Leads Romney, 48% to 43%

Structure of U.S. Presidential Race Shows Little Change So Far

Obama Now at 50% Job Approval; Leads Romney, 49% to 42%

Romney, Obama in Tight Race as Gallup Daily Tracking Begins

Obama Solidifying Lead Among Independents in Swing States

Obama 49%, Romney 45% Among Registered Voters Nationwide