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Dems Could Actually Lose Kennedy Seat

Swing voters weak on Coakley—even some who back health care

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 13, 2010 8:58 AM CST

(Newser) – Turnout remains the most important factor in the Massachusetts Senate election, but it’s not the only factor. The latest Rasmussen poll has Coakley ahead by just 2 points, despite an electorate that gives Barack Obama a 57% approval rating, notes Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight.... Read full story »

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Swing voters weak on Coakley—even some who back health care

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