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Article from: The Mirror (London, England) Article date: November 03, 2008

Byline: BY BOB ROBERTS POLITICAL EDITOR in Washington

BARACK Obama yesterday declared America was "two days from change" as the presidential race entered its final lap.

As millions waited in lines to cast their votes early, he said: "You don't need to hope, you just have to vote."

In a speech in Columbus, Ohio, the Democratic favourite told supporters: "After decades of broken politics in Washington, eight years of failed policies from George Bush, you don't need to hope, you just have to vote.

"After 21 months of ...

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Two National Polls: Obama Up 9, 8

Posted Jul 15, 08 3:32 PM CDT in Politics 

Two National Polls: Obama Up 9, 8
Source: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

(Newser) – Barack Obama leads John McCain nationally in a new Quinnipiac poll, 50% to 41%, with huge advantages among female and young voters. The two split independents with 44% apiece, and McCain led 47%-44% among men and 49%-42% among white voters, the Boston Globe reports. Far more respondents said they were uncomfortable with a president aged 72 than with a black president.

The poll's director called Obama's lead "solid—but it’s not monolithic,” adding, "The outcome probably will be decided in the middle, among the independent voters." Separately, a Washington Post-ABC survey showed Obama up 8 points, his biggest lead yet. The Dem had a 19-point advantage on economic know-how, but a 16-point deficit in knowledge of world affairs.

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