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Presidential Polls 2012, Latest Rasmussen Election Polls: Romney Still Beating Obama

By Dexter Keyton

The latest presidential polls are out and it's still a close race between President Obama and Mitt Romney.

As of Monday, Romney still has a slight lead over Obama, according to Rasmussen's daily presidential poll.

Romney currently has a two point lead at 49 percent compared to President Obama at 47 percent. The poll also showed 2 percent of voters supporting a third-party candidate and 2 percent still undecided.

These results remain the same from Rasmussen's weekend polls, but the numbers have shifted throughout the week.

The first debate between the democrat and Republican candidates had Romney as the clear winner, boosting his percentage in the polls around two percent. Rasmussen's poll on Oct. 21 indicated that even though reports suggested Obama won the second debate, he was not able to gain the lead in voter support.

On Oct. 19, Rasmussen's daily presidential polls showed the two candidates evenly matched with the support of 48 percent of American voters. The results of that poll were based on polls conducted nightly with reports on a three-day average. That means the data compiled from eligible voters polled included the night before Tuesday's second presidential debate. The latest results posted on Sunday included data from after the second debate.

As for the Electoral College projections, Rasmussen reported that Florida, North Carolina and Missouri have shifted to Romney. The projections now show President Obama with 237 Electoral Votes and Governor Romney with 235. There are still 66 Electoral College votes out of seven swings states.

With only two weeks left and one more debate, Obama and Romney are locked in a close race where each day will have a greater impact on their success for the Oval Office seat.

The third debate between the democratic incumbent and the Republican challenger takes place Monday, Oct. 22 at 9 p.m. ET in Florida and will be moderated by CBS newsman Bob Schieffer, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates.