The Fox News poll just released has nationwide the President +5% leading Romney 48% to 43%.

President Obama 48%
Romney 43%

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/interactive/2012/09/27/fox-news-poll-voters-want-change-president-to-stand-up-for-free-speech/

Romney's campaign has a some significant snags in a short period of time. First the comments about England and the Olypmics, then finding out that his VP lied about requesting tax-stimulus cash, then the video where Romney basically called the American people government moochers, back in May.

Obama's lead is likely to increase, given that even Romney's own camp has "lowered expectations" regarding the upcoming debates:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/09/romney-campaign-sets-debate-expectations-low-against-obama/