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Obama Cracks Open Lead on Economic Fears

Poll finds Obama leading McCain by 9%; Palin approval ratings falling

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 24, 2008 4:31 AM CDT

(Newser) – Wall Street's worries are working in Barack Obama's favor, according to a new Washington Post/ABC News poll. The candidate has opened up his first clear lead of the race against John McCain, 52% to 43%, with much of the boost coming from voters who see... Read full story »

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Obama Cracks Open Lead on Economic Fears

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