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Obama: ‘The race will tighten’
He warns that despite favorable numbers in recent polls the presidential campaign is far from over.
Polls tighten in W.Va. as race takes backseat
politico.com — Obama's Democratic supporters in W.Va. are dispelling rumors about their candidate. But it may be tough to sway a state where race is an issue. (more) Polls tighten in W.Va. as race takes backseat
Race will get tight, Obama says
Race will get tight, Obama says
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Obama says the race will tighten. (CNN) — He may hold a 6-8 point lead nationally with only two weeks until Election Day, but Barack Obama said he expects the race to tighten in its dwindling days. In an interview airing on NBC Monday ... (more) Race will get tight, Obama says
Economists: The Next Administration Should ‘Open Its Wallet, Not Tighten its Belt’
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — Recently, a slew of media commentators have been championing what Matthew Yglesias dubbed “ neo-Hooverism ” - the notion that the next president will have to significantly curb spending due to the financial crisis. In the Washington Post, ... (more) Economists: The Next Administration Should ‘Open Its ...
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Polls: McCain now within five in CNN, Hotline
Hot Air » Top Picks — Polls: McCain now within five in CNN, Hotline posted at 11:30 am on October 20, 2008 by Allahpundit Send to a Friend | printer-friendly “The race will tighten,” saith The One, and so it hath. McCain’s netted three points since CNN’s last poll two weeks ago and two points since Hotline’s tracker yesterday to trail by five in each. That’s squarely in line with most of the national polls RCP’s following, so there’s our task with two weeks to go. Five points in 15 days. Let’s hope Ace is right about an October surprise to ...

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