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McCain Takes Slim Florida Lead

Governor's endorsement counts big with conservatives

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 28, 2008 7:13 AM CST

(Newser) – Apparently, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has the golden touch. John McCain rose 3 points overnight in Florida after Crist endorsed him Saturday, pulling ahead of Mitt Romney in the latest Reuters/Zogby poll. Most significantly, McCain wiped out Romney’s 6-point edge amongst conservatives. “One... Read full story »

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