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Too Close to Call for Dems in Iowa

Barack wrests slim 4% lead from Hillary

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 20, 2007 3:55 AM CST

(Newser) – The Democratic presidential candidates are pulling close numbers in Iowa polls, with Barack Obama making key gains while Hillary Clinton is slipping on issues such as how to handle the Iraq war. Obama currently leads in the crucial battleground, backed by 30% of Iowa Democrats... Read full story »

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