The 2012 presidential election is likely to be decided by voters in a small number of swing states. The Times has identified these states in play — shown below in gray — based on polling data and other factors, and we’ll update the list from time to time as polls shift. Click
a state until it turns to your choice: Democratic, Republican or back to contested. See which combinations lead a candidate to the 270 electoral votes needed to claim the White House. click here
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