Available data show that Mitt Romney’s strengths — from the perspective of the average American — appear to be his economic experience and his ability to handle the economy, his ability to deal with the federal budget deficit, knowing and being able to help investors and business, his ability to benefit the interests of men, and his skepticism about the scope and power of the federal government.
Barack Obama’s strengths appear to be his compassion for underdogs and those who are socio-economically disadvantaged, his compassion for minorities, his ability to help middle-income Americans, his ability to benefit the interests of women, his approach to social issues such as gay marriage and abortion, a likable personality, his ability to understand the problems of average Americans, and foreign policy experience. [cont.]
Frank Newport, Gallup