Election 2012: Romney closes gap with Obama to 2 points after debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll

	Click to View in Browser 10/5/2012 Romney closes gap with Obama to 2 points after debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's lead over challenger Mitt Romney has narrowed to just two percentage points since the Republican's strong performance in their first debate, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Friday. Analysis: In fog of numbers, little tax clarity from Obama-Romney (Reuters) - For an event so freighted with expectations of tax insights, the Obama-Romney debate on Wednesday offered few clues on what the candidates' tax plans could mean for average Americans. Poll shows dead heat in Connecticut Senate race NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Connecticut Senate race is essentially tied one month before the November election as Democratic Representative Christopher Murphy tries to fend off former wrestling magnate Linda McMahon, a Quinnipiac University poll showed on Thursday. In debate style and body language, Romney trumps Obama DENVER (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney came across as aggressive and polished, while Democrat Barack Obama appeared laid back and unassertive in a presidential debate on Wednesday that showcased their differences in style as much as substance. Obama, Romney debate sheds little light on healthcare issues WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney agree that the $2.8 trillion U.S. healthcare system is broken, but neither candidate on Wednesday presented voters with a clear idea of how to fix it. In the spin room, Republicans gloat, Democrats struggle DENVER (Reuters) - Republicans were quick to claim bragging rights after Mitt Romney's aggressive performance in the first presidential debate on Wednesday, while Democrats struggled to explain President Barack Obama's often flat showing. Analysis: Romney scores in debate, but will it be enough? WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After several difficult weeks, Republican Mitt Romney found his footing on Wednesday night in a strong debate performance against Democratic President Barack Obama. The question is whether it is too late to make a difference. Feathers fly over Romney's "Big Bird" debate comments NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget about financial reform, Obamacare and job creation. The biggest newsmaker in Wednesday night's presidential debate may have been Big Bird, the lovable "Sesame Street" character whose public TV funding Republican candidate Mitt Romney vowed to end. Obama-Romney debate draws 67.2 million TV viewers LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than 67 million Americans tuned in to Wednesday's first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, ranking the match-up among the top 10 of the past 30 years. Swing state ad from hawkish Democrats hits Romney on foreign policy A group of hawkish Democrats with close ties to President Obama's re-election campaign announced on Thursday a new swing state television advertisement touting the incumbent Democrat's record. Related Video Unemployment drops to four-year low Romney enjoys bounce after debate Tales from the Trail Thomas Ferraro Romney's strong debate draws cheers and relief from Republicans in Congress 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