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McCain Now National GOP Favorite: Poll

Clinton still leads Dems, but Obama doubles 'electability'

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 14, 2008 6:56 AM CST

(Newser) – A new nationwide poll shows seismic shifts in the standings of presidential hopefuls in the last month, with John McCain, earlier counted out with just 7% support, now leading the GOP race at 33%. The New York Times/CBS poll has Mike Huckabee trailing with 18%,... Read full story »

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