6 February 2012
Last updated at 16:28 ET
The US president’s approval ratings last increased after the death of Osama bin Laden
US President Barack Obama has said he believes he deserves a second term in the White House.
His declaration, in an interview with NBC, came as a new poll showed his approval ratings moving past 50% for the first time since May 2011.
The ABC News/Washington Post survey also suggests Mr Obama would beat Republican front-runner Mitt Romney.
Mr Romney and his rivals are now campaigning in Colorado and Minnesota after his weekend caucus win in Nevada.
States across the US are currently holding nominating contests to pick a Republican nominee to challenge Mr Obama in November’s general election.
Mr Obama’s NBC interview was broadcast ahead of the Super Bowl, the most-watched TV event of the year.
It came two days after improved employment figures prompted analysts to suggest his prospects for securing four more years in the White House were improving.
“I deserve a second term, but
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