Here's the latest on Obama vs Romney... Notwithstanding Barack Obama's fiery showing in the second presidential debate, Mitt Romney slightly extended his lead over the incumbent US President by six points, according to a latest opinion poll.

The former Massachusetts governor is supported by 51 per cent of the likely voters, while Obama has support of 45 per cent, the Gallup said, releasing the results of its rolling seven-day average through October 16.

This does not take into account Tuesday's debate in New York, in which Obama was a declared a winner, according to all the major snap polls. Democrats yesterday asserted that Obama's fiery performance would now be able to blunt the momentum of Romney, while the Republicans hoped that their candidate would be continue with the lead which began with the first presidential debate early this month. The third and final debate is to be held next Monday in Florida.