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Polls show Obama has edge in several swing states

President Barack Obama, with the help of a slowly improving US economy, is gaining ground in many of the 14 states where the presidential contest with Mitt Romney hangs in the balance.

Polls show Obama has edge in several swing states

Mon, 23 Apr, 2012 - 13:50

President Barack Obama, with the help of a slowly improving US economy, is gaining ground in many of the 14 states where the presidential contest with Mitt Romney hangs in the balance.

Recent polls have shown Mr Obama gaining an edge over Mr Romney in several swing states.

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