Romney has obliterated the 16-point advantage Obama had with women.
Last month, the same poll showed Obama leading Romney 56-40 among women. Today, both candidates attract 47 percent of support from women.
Additionally, 53 percent of likely voters trust that Obama will make the right decisions on women's issues. Only 4o percent trust that Romney will make those right decisions.
The poll was conducted before GOP Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said that pregnancies from rape are "something that God intended to happen." Mourdock made the remark during a debate with Democratic congressman Joe Donnelly.
Romney has endorsed Mourdock and said he does not agree with the comments but still backs the candidate.
Obama's record shows that he supports access to abortion. He said he is "Committed to protecting a woman's right to choose."
Earlier this year, president said on the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, that the Supreme Court decision not only protects a woman's health and reproductive freedom, but also affirms a broader principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters.
Romney's record shows that he has always flip-flopped on the issue of abortion and birth control. According to the Romney campaign, Romney pro-life and believe that abortion is a "problem."
Romney believes that life begins at conception that the "right next step" is for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
However, Romney told The Des Moines Register's editorial board that there's no legislation with regards to abortion that he is familiar with that would become part of his agenda.
"I mean there's an ad...which says that I'm opposed to abortion even in cases of rape and incest and when the life of the mother is at risk," Romney said. "Well, that's not true. That's not my position."
Romney also said he would end federal aid to Planned Parenthood.
"I've said time and time again, I'm a pro-life candidate," Romney said last week. "I'll be a pro-life president. The actions I'll take immediately are to remove funding for Planned Parenthood. It will not be part of my budget.
Romney also said that he will reinstate the Mexico City policy which keeps the U.S. from using foreign aid for abortions overseas.
According to the poll, 45 percent of likely voters support the president while 47 percent supports Romney. Among registered voters, 45 percent is backing Obama and 44 percent for Romney.
The poll also show that 50 percent of likely voters think the president will be re-elected on Nov. 6. However, only 41 percent trust him to handle the economy compared to 51 percent who trust Romney.
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