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First Word: Take a breath, Obama supporters

With just 28 days to go until the election, the latest Gallup tracking poll shows Mitt Romney's post-debate bounce ebbing.
President Barack Obama, right, shakes hands with Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney after the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
President Barack Obama, right, shakes hands with Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney after the first presidential debate at the University of Denver,...

With just 28 days to go until the election, the latest Gallup tracking poll shows Mitt Romney's post-debate bounce ebbing. President Obama is back with a three-point lead among registered voters. Will this stop Obama supporters from freaking out? At 10 pm ET, we'll discuss why they should back away from the ledge. Here are the stories shaping tonight's rundown:

  • President Obama encourages supporters to be 'obsessive'
  • Sen. Chuck Schumer tells Dems to grow a spine in tax negotiations with GOP
  • EJ Dionne on conservatives, liberals and polls
  • Arkansas rep: 'If Slavery were so god-awful why didn't Jesus or Paul condemn It?’
  • Sesame Street asks Team Obama to pull ad