Mitt Romney and Barack Obama neck-and-neck in polls . In the case of a tie between Romney and Obama , the House of Representatives would meet in January to decide the president , with each state getting one vote . Winning the popular vote does n't guarantee the White House . Candidates must win 270 electoral votes to prevail . Comment:
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama neck-and-neck in polls . Winning the popular vote does n't guarantee the White House . Candidates must win 270 electoral votes to prevail . Comment: