A national poll shows the presidential race in a dead heat.

一项全国民意测验显示总统竞选不分胜负。

The Quinnipiac poll found Romney leading the Republican presidential field with 25 percent support, followed by Bachmann at 14 percent, Palin at 12 percent and Perry at 10 percent.

昆尼皮亚克大学的民调发现，罗姆尼以25%的支持率在共和党参选人中领先，其次为巴克曼，支持率为14%，佩林和佩里的支持率分别为12%和10%。

The Iowa straw poll is seen as an important early test for the candidates ahead of next year's presidential caucuses.

爱奥华州测验民意投票被视为是明年党内基层会议选举前对参选人一个重要的早期测试。

A poll taken shortly before the election showed that the two presidential candidates are still neck and neck.

选举前不久的民意调查显示，两名分统候选人依然是势均力敌。