National Poll of Likely Voters: Romney 45, Obama 44

National Poll of Likely Voters: Romney 45, Obama 44

As election day draws closer, polls of likely voters become far more predictive than those of registered voters and adults.  Fox News -- whose polling hasn't been especially kind to Mitt Romney in recent months -- has released its first national survey of the former group, and Mitt Romney has edged in front of President Obama:
 

Less than a week before the Republican convention begins, the race for the White House is a virtual tie.  According to a Fox News poll of likely voters, the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan ticket receives the backing of 45...