Debate, Jobs Report Shake Up Presidential Race

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Sat, 10/06/2012 - 6:31am

The presidential race enters its final month enlivened by two events with the potential to reshape the contest or perhaps negate each other. Soon after Mitt Romney's strong debate performance came Friday's encouraging economic news, not a minute too soon for President Barack Obama.

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