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With 7 weeks to go, Obama-Romney race still tight

Posted: Sep 15, 2012 11:47 AM EDTUpdated: Sep 15, 2012 11:47 AM EDT

By BRIAN BAKST and CHARLES BABINGTON
Associated Press

Brief Summary: Both Candidates are trying their best to persuade voters as time is decreasing.The

 presidential race it looks stubbornly stable, and tight. President Barack Obama holds a tiny edge, Republican Mitt Romney is seeking a breakthrough message, and three debates are ahead in the campaign's final seven weeks.


I. Voters are still unsure of who they want to vote for.

II. This election is very close and even though Obama has a small lead Mitt Romney could catch up. However, he is having a hard time doing so and persuading voters to acknowledge his plans.
III. I learned that candidates have to spend Millions of Dollars to get their point across during election , and they really have to prove that their ideas, plans, are actually working and voters need to see progress. It is sometimes very difficult to persuade voters. 

IV. This information can be of use to me because it allows me to realize and recognize that although Obama is in the lead it is not permanent and I can encourage other Obama supporters to vote and spread the word because nothing is set in stone yet.

V. The author in the article seems like they favor Obama more . They talk about alot of negative things going on with Romney right now and things voters aren't seeing in him like building on the economy and job losses . On the other hand, they talk positive on Obama and how he is leading even though it is a tight race.

VI.  This article is important in relation to all that is going on in the election. It is a crucial time for both candidates and there is little campaigning time left. Therefore each candidate much do his very best to capture the most prevalent issues of today and capture the voter's attention on how he is going to resolve, reconstruct, and redeem our country.