According to a new poll released overnight by The Washington Post and ABC news, Romney's unfavorability rating has jumped four points since May, increasing from 45% to 49%.
President Obama's numbers have remained steady, with 53% possessing a favorable view of the candidate and 43% with an unfavorable view.
CNN's political editor Paul Steinhauser joins Early Start this morning to break down these figures and to explain how each candidate fares among independents.