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Poll shows Obama has work to do in Florida.

The backdrop for Democrat Barack Obama's campaign swing through South Florida today: A new Quinnipiac University poll shows him losing to Republican John McCain, thanks to defecting Hillary Clinton supporters and white, working-class voters.

The numbers are Clinton 48 - McCain 41; McCain 45 - Obama 41. Details here: Download 052208_swing_pres_bp.doc

Obama also trails McCain in Ohio but is ahead in Pennsylvania, according to the survey of key swing states. More on Obama's challenges in Florida here.

Posted by Beth Reinhard at 09:47 AM on May 22, 2008 in 2008 Presidential Election | Permalink

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