President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are in a dead heat in the latest ABC/Washington post poll.
According to the poll, with just four months until the election, 47 percent said they prefer Obama and 47 percent said they prefer Romney.
Meanwhile, Ronney is actually faring better in certain areas compared to Obama. The poll notes that registered voters trust Romney over Obama in handling the economy, 44-49 percent. Meanwhile, 47 percent approve of the job Obama is doing now versus 49 percent who disapprove.
But, as ABC asks, why is the race still tied if Romney is pulling ahead in these economy polls?
When voters were polled “which candidate is more friendly and likeable,” 63 percent said Obama and 27 percent said Romney.
“It seems many voters just don’t like Mitt Romney,” the network said.
In the likability category, do you prefer Obama or Romney? Take our poll and share your thoughts in the comments.
Personally I choose the president by the prettiest first lady, lol.
My initial reaction to your comment was that you're right on target....likeability should be irrelevant. But it may not exactly be the case. Any person in a leadership role, whether it be a captain of industry or a politician, tends to generate better morale, helps the constituency have a better outlook and tends to be more successful in accomplishing his or her duties if he or she is likeable. So for the general health of the country it does make a difference which presidential candidate is more likeable. Obviously there are other critical qualities like competence, clarity of expression and vision that a good president must have but likeability can't be tossed out out of hand.
"This car was owned by a sweet old lady." "Oh, it must have been her grandson who put the Harley decal in the rear window."