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US election: The gap is dangerously narrow
As always, the election will be determined in a handful of tight swing states.
John Kehoe writes on the economy specialising in North America, monetary policy, markets. Based in Washington, John began his career as an Australian Treasury official before joining The Australian Financial Review in 2008. He has also worked as a sports broadcaster for radio and television.
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