Mitt Romney Is On The Verge Of A Major Electoral Map Comeback
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victory just two weeks ago, Mitt Romney has overtaken President Barack Obama in several national polls and is closing the gap in most swing states as well.
Still, Romney faces a daunting challenge. As it stands now, all plausible paths to 270 votes will run through Ohio.
New York Times stat guru Nate Silver gives Ohio a 40.4 percent chance to be the election's "tipping point" state, about 24 percent higher than any other state.
Assuming Romney can hold on to Florida and its 29 electoral votes — the latest polls show him tied with Obama, on average — the must-win will be Ohio.
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