new Rasmussen poll has Romney and Obama tied. Why is this important? Because Rasmussen is the GOP's favorite poll, which incidentally compared to other polls has a more white, conservative older sample. (You know, a place you would expect Romney to clean up with an easy layup?)

Meanwhile a CBS poll on the GOP primary has Cain leading at 18%, followed by Mittens and Newt each at 15%. A statistical tie.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/updates/1821

EDIT - the full CBS poll:

Cain- 18%
Romney- 15%
Gingrich- 15%
Perry- 8%
Paul- 5%
Bachman- 4%
Santorum- 2%
Huntsman- 1%

Someone Else- 14%
Undecided- 17%