Mitt is not leading in MS or AL, period.
Rasmussen has been notoriously overstating Romney’s support this election cycle, and is doing so again.
Rasmussen poller’s transcript:
Rasmussen: “Hello, sir, I’m with Rasmussen Polling. Are you going to vote for Mitt Romney?”
Voter: “No.”
Rasmussen: “Seriously?”
Voter: “Yes.”
Rasmussen: “So, yes, you will vote for Romney?”
Voter: “No, I mean, yes, I’m serious, I mean I’m not voting for Romney.”
Rasmussen: “Are you sure?”
Voter: “Yes, I’m sure.”
Rasmussen: “Really?”
Voter: “Yes, really!”
Rasmussen: “Wow, you’re the first one I’ve had today. Did you hear he’s surging?”
Voter: “Uh, no, I didn’t, I didn’t really know.”
Rasmussen: “Yeah, it’s pretty much unanimous at this point. They’re saying he’s so far ahead that he’s inevitable.”
Voter: “Oh, uh, okay.”
Rasmussen: “So is there any chance you’d vote for Romney, maybe if he’s running against someone you really can’t stand?”
Voter: “Well, yeah, then, I mean, I guess.”
Rasmussen: “OK, great, I’ll put you down for Romney. Good-bye!”