Composite polls, not filtered to make an electrifying news story, show Obama 1.7% ahead:

RCP National Average         45.7                 44.0               Obama +1.7
Favorable Ratings               +19.0        +16.4        Obama +2.6
Intrade Market Odds                 61.1                 37.1        -      Obama +24

INdividual news agency stories are always gonna be slanted whichevver way will make the most heebie-jeebies.


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