Poll: Obama, McCain tied in Ohio, Florida

THE RACE: The presidential race in Florida

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THE NUMBERS

Barack Obama, 46 percent

John McCain, 44 percent

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OF INTEREST:

Independent voters in the state have shifted toward McCain _ 46 percent support him compared with 41 percent who prefer Obama. In the same poll taken last month, Obama led among independents, 47 percent to 37 percent. White voters prefer McCain, 53 percent to 39 percent. Black voters overwhelmingly favor Obama, 89 percent to 2 percent.

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