Poll: Bam Leads Romney, Palin in Hypothetical ’12 Matchup

WSJ/NBC survey finds Americans favor President 47-40 over former Mass Guv, 55-33 over Alaskan.

But: President within the margin of error against generic GOP candidate, 42-39.

Error margin 3.1 points.

And: WSJ/NBC poll shows that public backs Obama's bid to reach compromise with GOP.