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'Palin Factor' Levels Race

McCain tied with Obama in latest poll

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(Newser) – John McCain has erased Barack Obama's lead, transforming the presidential race to a statistical dead heat, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Obama's lead among women dropped from 10 to 4 points since August, which is largely attributed to Sarah Palin's popularity, reports MSNBC.

“This is kind of the political equivalent of the tortoise and the hare,” said a Republican pollster. “McCain continues to gain as we get closer to Election Day. The Palin factor is remarkable.” The poll is the most recent in a number of surveys finding support for Obama eroding and the candidates running neck-and-neck.

Barack Obama enjoys a shake during a campaign stop at Pop Ellis Soda Shoppe & Grill in Abingdon, Va.
Barack Obama enjoys a shake during a campaign stop at Pop Ellis Soda Shoppe & Grill in Abingdon, Va.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
John McCain and Sarah Palin react to the cheers of supporters during a campaign rally at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa.
John McCain and Sarah Palin react to the cheers of supporters during a campaign rally at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wave campaign signs, including one of Palin as Rosie the Riveter.
Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wave campaign signs, including one of Palin as Rosie the Riveter.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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