A new national poll from Ispos and sponsored by Reuters shows a solid 7 point lead for President Obama, 49 percent to presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney’s 42 percent. Obama leads despite a nearly even approval rating — 49 percent approve to 48 percent disapprove — while independent voters are down on the President’s performance 37 percent approve to 49 percent disapprove.
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