[Innovative]

The poll was of registered voters. The big questions is who will actually get out and vote.

The large advantage Romney holds among independent voters is significant.

[Jeff Chandler]

Registered, likely, or just residents, it all depends on the results the Gaybama Media wants to emphasize.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"Which candidate better understands how the economy works? That's a tie as well - 45% pick Obama, 45% choose Romney."

I'm just shaking my head in complete disbelief. Obama shouldn't earn 10% of the vote based on his economic record and "understanding" of basic economics.

[montag813]

"Which candidate better understands how the economy works? That's a tie as well - 45% pick Obama, 45% choose Romney,"

Well that is rather disturbing.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Obama supporters appear more energized

LOL! CNN whistling past the graveyard.

[JLAGRAYFOX]

CNN, get real, failed cable TV network. Obama is toast across the board!!! Your ratings, my fantasy friends, will now go only lower!!! Come on, CNN, get with reality and the real skinny.

[Gaffer]

So, CNN, whose own viewship has declined massively like Wisconsin’s Public Union Membership, has decided to double down on the lies and obfuscation.

If the Founders were alive today and could see the impact that the mutation of their then Free Press has become, we might have a different Bill of Rights - one that specifically empowers the right to rebel.

[Lexington Green]

CNN?

Are they still in business?

[ConservativeStatement]

[skeeter]

An incumbent president, who hasn't polled above 50% for months and is tied with his opponent; and all CNN can report is his supporters are more "energized' (whatever that means).

Utterly hilarious.

[Wiser now]

Obama’s voters are more “energized”? Is that because they will be rising from the grave to vote? Who else could be that clueless?

CNN is trying to create some energy; that’s the truth of it.

[FlingWingFlyer]

“Obama supporters” and “energized” should never be used in the same sentence. Those people get through a day faster than anyone I know. They get up at noon and are done for the day at one.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Registered Voters = Propaganda Poll

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Tied? Conservatives outnumber liberals two to one.

How come it's tied when for years news items like this Jan 12, 2012 article have reported "Conservatives continue to make up the largest segment of political views in the country, outnumbering liberals nearly two-to-one, according to a new [Gallup] poll . . . ." The reported figures are in the range of 40 percent conservative; 35 percent consider themselves moderate; and 21 percent see themselves as liberal.

Ans (IMO): The majority of Americans are apolitical who do honestly consider their views conservative or moderate but are ignorant enough to be heavily influenced by "nonpartisan" Obama media (news, entertainment, general interest, whatever).

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"Which candidate better understands how the economy works? That's a tie as well - 45% pick Obama, 45% choose Romney."

Let's examine a few numbers...

The Heritage Foundation publishes another set of important numbers, their annual "Index of Economic Freedom." In 2010, under Obama, the US dropped out of "economically free" status. The reasons for this are notable decreases in financial freedom, monetary freedom, and property rights. The U.S. scores particularly badly in areas where the government has taken too large and intrusive a role. His economic "leadership" is not a pretty picture:

[tobyhill]

“In the battle for crucial independent voters, the poll indicates Romney holds a 51%-39% advantage.”

This CNN poll is a sham. There is NO way that Romney could have a 12 point advantage with Independents and be virtually tied with Obama.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

"Which candidate better understands how the economy works? That's a tie as well - 45% pick Obama, 45% choose Romney..."

Sounds about right. 45% ride in the wagon while 45% pull the wagon.

[FrankR]

"Poll: Obama-Romney race tied; Obama supporters appear more energized frightened"

[Gay State Conservative]

If CNN says it’s even that means that Romney’s up by at least five.

[kabar]

Anybody but Obama voters are the most energized. Likely voters is a better indicator than registered voters.

[CaptainK]

Where is the link to the poll’s internals?
If an organization won’t tell you their entire polling method the poll is bogus as far as I’m concerned.