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GOP Takes Gallup Lead: Harbinger Or Outlier?

That's the key question sparked by today's Gallup Poll that shows Republicans jumping four points ahead of Democrats on the 2010 ballot question -- the kind of lead not seen by the GOP since their glory years of 1994 and 2002.

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November 11, 2009 in Polls | Permalink | User Comments (41)

When Democrats Win on Taxes, They Win Elections

In the last days of the election, John McCain has sought to hammer home his argument that that an Obama administration would raise voters' taxes. However Barack Obama appears to be effectively making his policy pitch that he would give...

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October 28, 2008 in Barack Obama, Democrats Vote 2008, John McCain, Polls, Republicans Vote 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (455)

Obama Campaign Banking on Early Voters

With one week to go before Election Day, one in 10 voters have already voted, which really is a sea change in American politics. What we don't know yet is whether these early voters are brand new voters or people...

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October 28, 2008 in Barack Obama, Democrats Vote 2008, John McCain, Polls, Republicans Vote 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (75)

Age Hurts McCain More Than Race Hurts Obama

Age may be hurting John McCain, 72, more than race may be hurting Barack Obama, 47, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post daily tracking poll. The 2008 presidential campaign may be tamping down feelings of racial prejudice. In June...

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October 27, 2008 in Barack Obama, Democrats Vote 2008, John McCain, Polls, Republicans Vote 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (176)

Can 'Joe The Plumber' Swing His State to McCain?

John McCain's campaign focus on Joe the Plumber has given him a way to carry his message that Obama would tax small business owners. Republican campaign officials tell ABC News that they believe the "Joe the Plumber" argument is the...

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October 23, 2008 in Barack Obama, Democrats Vote 2008, John McCain, Polls, Republicans Vote 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (718)

Obama Has Huge Support Among Unreliable First Time Voters

The Obama campaign's intensive strategy of targeting new and first time voters appears to be paying off. Barack Obama has a substantial lead over John McCain when it comes to first time voters, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post...

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October 21, 2008 in Barack Obama, Democrats Vote 2008, John McCain, Polls, Republicans Vote 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (20)

Obama's Favorite Number

Here is Barack Obama's favorite number right now: 49 percent of likely voters say he is the best candidate to handle an unexpected crisis. Only 45 percent of likely voters say that about McCain, according to the latest ABC News/Washington...

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October 20, 2008 in Barack Obama, Democrats Vote 2008, John McCain, Polls, Republicans Vote 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (322)