Economic recovery - Obama, Romney tied at 47 percent

Washington - With eight out of ten Americans responding that they see the economy as the number one problem, President Barack Obama holds a slight edge in voter approval, according to a new poll released today.

According to a Washington Post/ABC News Poll, 49 percent of voters approve of Obama's re-election, while 46 percent prefer Governor Mitt Romney.

If the election were held today, the voters polled are equally divided over the question of who could best handle the economy; the candidates are in a dead heat at 47 percent each.