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Though many assume that Ohio is the most important battleground state, new polling suggests that Colorado's nine electoral votes will have a big role to play in
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25:  U.S. President Barack Obama addresses a campaign rally at the Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport October 25, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. With less than two weeks to go before Election Day, Obama and his GOP opponent, former...
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: U.S. President Barack Obama addresses a campaign rally at the Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport October 25, 2012 in Cleveland,...

Though many assume that Ohio is the most important battleground state, new polling suggests that Colorado's nine electoral votes will have a big role to play in deciding the presidency. President Obama and Mitt Romney are tied at 48% among likely voters According to brand-new NBC/WSJ/Marist polls. Here are some more stories informing the last word rundown tonight:

  • Polls: Obama, Romney tied in Colo., incumbent has narrow Nev. edge
  • Romney turns Obama's attacks back against the president
  • Joe Biden op-ed: We'll create jobs, restore security
  • President Obama is taking your questions now on 'Ask Obama'! - MTV