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Poll Demographics
The surveys found Obama leading McCain by 10 points in Minnesota, 50 percent to 40 percent; by 10 points in Pennsylvania, 51 percent to 41 percent; and by 13 points, 53 percent to 40 percent, in Wisconsin, where the Republican National Committee, effectively acknowledging the steepness of the climb, recently withdrew its advertising supporting McCain. Though Mc-Cain's campaign con-tinues to advertise in all three states, reports this week indicate that it is scaling back in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

About this Poll
Allstate/National Journal polled 402 registered voters in Minnesota, 412 in Pennsylvania, and 405 in Wisconsin from October 16 through 20. The polls have a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points for each state. The surveys are conducted by Ed Reilly and Brent McGoldrick of FD, a business and financial communications company