Politics

Johnson Trims Obama's Lead in Nevada

The Libertarian's presence turns the race into a virtual draw in the state

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PPP's newest Nevada poll finds President Obama leading Mitt Romney 51 percent to 47 percent.

But when Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is included, he draws mostly from Obama: "When Gary Johnson's included he gets 3% and actually takes mostly from Obama, pulling his lead over Romney down to 48/47. That could be something worth keeping an eye on."