Poll Watch: EPIC-MRA Michigan 2012 Presidential Survey

EPIC-MRA Michigan 2012 Presidential Survey

• Mitt Romney (R) 46% (46%)
• Barack Obama (D) 41% (41%)

Favorable / Unfavorable {Net}

• Mitt Romney (43%) / (28%) {+15%}
• Barack Obama 47% (50%) / 47% (43%) {0%}

Survey of 600 likely voters was conducted July 9-11, 2011. The margin of error is +/- 4 percentage points.  Results from the poll conducted February 12-17, 2011 are in parentheses.

Inside the numbers:

Obama holds a 39%-34% edge among voters who voiced clear support for one or the other. In February, both men were at 38% in terms of clear support. 

While 87% of Democratic voters prefer Obama, Romney scores slightly stronger among Republicans with 89%. Among the important bloc of independent voters, Romney enjoys a 41%-32% edge -- but with a large number, 27%, undecided.