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# CNN Poll: Obama Regains Lead Among Independent Voters
- URL: https://ivn.us/cnn-poll-obama-regains-lead-among-independent-voters/
- Published: 2012-08-10T00:20:32.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-22T19:29:27.000Z
- Author: Jane Susskind
- Tags: News

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A new CNN poll shows that independent voters are turning their backs on the former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

“Among independent voters, the poll indicates President Obama has a 53%-42% lead,” [CNN Polling Director Keating Holland told CNN.com](http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/09/cnn-poll-obama-holds-7-point-lead-over-romney/?ref=ivn.us)

Looking back to [July](http://polltracker.talkingpointsmemo.com/polls/4ff2018f8906b655e100008d?ref=ivn.us), Romney led among independent voters, holding a 12 point lead over the President of the United States.

CNN [elaborates](http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/09/cnn-poll-obama-holds-7-point-lead-over-romney/?ref=ivn.us):

> Among independents, the poll indicates Romney's image has taken a beating. In May, only 40% of independents had an unfavorable view of Romney. Now, 52% of independents have a negative view of him.

Could it be his recent trip abroad? Harry Reid's accusations? Or is this poll just inaccurate?

*I wonder what the poll would look like if they included third party candidates...*