Women are more likely to back Obama (by 49% - 41%), while men are even more likely to give their support to Romney (by 52% - 38%)

A 51% majority of voters disapprove of the job that Obama is doing. Among independents, 43% back Romney and 37% Obama. Obama’s overall job approval rating stands at 42%. More voters think Obama’s policies have hurt (37%) rather than helped the economy (31%).