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The end of John McCain’s convention bounce, the new emphasis on the economy and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s (R) flagging favorability ratings may all be contributing the Barack Obama’s recovery in national polls, writes Nate Silver. Barack Obama’s two-minute ad makes a mistake by blurring party lines instead of blaming the Republicans for economic woes, writes Jonathan Cohn.

Tags Barack Obama Conservatism in the United States Convention bounce John McCain John McCain Nate Silver Person Career Politics Politics of the United States Quotation Sarah Palin Tea Party movement United States

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