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Romney Leads McCain in Michigan: Poll

Favored by voters who cite economy & jobs as top concerns

By Jane Yager, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 13, 2008 6:30 AM CST

(Newser) – Mitt Romney has grabbed an 8-point lead over closest rival John McCain heading into the Michigan primary, according to the latest MSNBC/McClatchy poll of the state's voters. Romney needs the good news: he has reduced advertising in South Carolina and staked his continuing candidacy on... Read full story »

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