WASHINGTON (PNN) - January 17, 2012 – Ron Paul and Mitt Romney are all tied up with illegitimate President Barack Obama in a likely general election match up, with the bogus president showing signs of weakness on the economy and Romney seen as out of touch with ordinary Americans, according to a new national survey.

A CNN/ORC International Poll released Monday also suggests the Republican advantage on voter enthusiasm is eroding, which could be crucial in a close contest.

According to the survey, if the November election was held today and Romney was the Republican presidential nominee, 48% say they'd vote for the former Massachusetts governor, with 47% supporting the illegitimate president. Romney's one point margin is well within the poll's sampling error.

The poll also indicates Paul is statistically tied with Obama, with the president at 48% and The Patriot Congressman at 46%.

But according to the poll, the bogus president is doing better against two other Republican presidential candidates. If Rick Santorum was the GOP nominee, Obama would hold a 51%-45% advantage; if Newt Gingrich faced off against the president, Obama would lead the former House speaker 52%-43%.