Poll: Huck Fares Best Against Bam in Hypothetical ’12 Contest

Newsweek/Daily Beast survey finds GOPer and POTUS tied at 46% among likely voters.

Obama 49, Romney 47

Obama 51, Palin 40

And: 50% approve of president’s job handling, while 44% disapprove.

Conducted Feb. 12-15, error margin 3.5 points.