R 49% O 44%

◼ IBD/TIPP 2012 Presidential Election Daily Tracking Poll - Investors Business daily

◼ Romney’s lead widened to 5 points from 2 points on Tuesday, as he continues to chip away at key Obama support.
◼ Romney’s edge among independents widened to 20 points from 18 just a day before.
◼ lead among women narrowed from 10 points to 8 points.
◼ also continues to make inroads among middle-class voters, moving from a 6-point lead against Obama with this group to a 10-point lead.

The current data include only polls taken after Romney’s resounding debate win over Obama on Oct. 3.