The Race is Tied

Analysis shows President Obama holds a narrow advantage in the contest for the electoral votes needed to win the White House, though he and challenger Mitt Romney remain in a virtual tie in the popular vote. In Congress, despite record levels of disapproval with the institution, voters seem likely to opt for the status quo.

After lagging for months at historic lows, Mitt Romneys personal popularity has advanced in the final weekend to its highest of the 2012 campaign, rivaling Barack Obamas. But Obama pushes back with greater enthusiasm among his supporters – and the race itself remains a tie.