2012 election: Romney v Obama

Candidate's lead in polling average. Actual victory margin shown at right (•)

10 pts.

RNC

DNC

Romney wins

debate

8

6

4

+4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

RNC

DNC

Romney wins

debate

8

6

4

+4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

RNC

DNC

Romney wins

debate

8

6

4

+4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

RNC

DNC

Romney wins

debate

8

6

4

+4

2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

2004 election: Bush v Kerry

10 pts.

RNC

Kerry wins

debate

DNC

8

6

4

2

+2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

RNC

Kerry wins

debate

DNC

8

6

4

2

+2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

RNC

Kerry wins

debate

DNC

8

6

4

2

+2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 pts.

RNC

Kerry wins

debate

DNC

8

6

4

2

+2

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Note: Poll results may not reflect an event until about a week later. Source: Real Clear Politics