UNITED STATES: Party advantage may not help Obama

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In this article

  • Democrat 'party advantage'
  • Historical trends
  • Voter identity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Money
  • By-elections
  • Little self-inflicted damage
  • Explaining McCain's resilience
  • Individual vs party
  • McCain's personal appeal
  • Outlook
  • Democratic congressional gains
  • Republican financial strategy
  • McCain's calculus
  • 1976 precedent?

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