The Star Tribune reports:
Minnesota has become a battleground in a presidential campaign that has dramatically tightened nationwide.
A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows that the race is now a dead heat between Barack Obama and John McCain, each supported by 45 percent of likely voters in the state.
The new poll likely will stoke both sides' efforts during the final 51 days until the election, triggering a barrage of advertising, grass-roots politicking and, potentially, stepped-up visits by the candidates.
The poll found that McCain has made gains across the board since a May Minnesota Poll that showed him trailing by 13 points. He has picked up considerable support among men and to a lesser degree among women. He also has boosted his standing with whites, young voters and all levels of household income and education.
Polling data also shows that McCain is gaining ground in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Florida. And, to compound matters for the Obama camp, Rasmussen's daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows McCain reaching 50% in support for the first time since Obama secured the Democratic nomination. McCain has maintained a three point advantage for three straight days, 50% to 47%.
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