Election 2012: Obama leads Romney 49-42 percent in latest Reuters/Ipsos survey

	Click to View in Browser 09/27/2012 Obama leads Romney 49-42 percent in latest Reuters/Ipsos survey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama maintains a lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney with 40 days left until the November 6 election, the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll said on Thursday. Obama touts "economic patriotism" in Virginia campaign swing VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Thursday for a new "economic patriotism" as he sought to win over military voters in Virginia, a critical state in his bid for re-election. In Virginia, Romney blames Obama for potential defense cuts SPRINGFIELD, Virginia (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, lagging behind in polls, squared off against rival President Barack Obama on Thursday over potential defense cuts that could kick in early next year. Ruling in Pennsylvania voter ID case could come Thursday HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge may rule as early as Thursday on whether to block a voter identification law that could influence turnout in a key swing state in the U.S. presidential election. Losing ground in Ohio, Romney says his "heart aches" for jobless BEDFORD HEIGHTS/BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (Reuters) - The race for president focused squarely on the battle for working-class votes on Wednesday, as Republican Mitt Romney scrambled to make up ground on Democratic President Barack Obama in the crucial battleground state of Ohio. Ads flood last weeks of campaign - and so does negativity WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The 2012 presidential race, now entering its most intense phase, has already set records for the number of ads and their negativity, according to experts. Obama flubs line on jobs, says he's "channeling" Romney KENT, Ohio (Reuters) - President Barack Obama flubbed a line during a campaign speech on Wednesday, mistakenly saying he wanted to export U.S. jobs, before correcting himself and jokingly blaming Republican rival Mitt Romney. Cisco CEO: Next U.S. president must take page from Clinton's book NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc CEO John Chambers, a supporter of Mitt Romney, says the country's next head of state should take his cues from former President Bill Clinton who was able to work effectively with businesses to generate jobs and create budget surpluses. Romneys reported sharp gain in foreign income in 2011 tax return (Reuters) - Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, more than doubled their investment income from foreign sources in 2011 versus 2010, including some sources in tax havens around the world, according to tax returns released by the Republican presidential nominee's campaign. Conservative fund backs Akin despite rape comments KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A conservative fundraising group on Thursday endorsed Todd Akin in a key Senate race in Missouri and pledged over $290,000 to his campaign in a sign more Republicans are coming to his aid despite his inflammatory comments about rape. Related Video Obama, Romney attack each other regarding China Romney on the offensive over foreign policy Tales from the Trail Margaret Chadbourn Iranian leader's plane shares tarmac with Air Force One Patricia Zengerle Romney's problems with minority voters extend to Asians, study shows The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend