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<p>In Petersborough, the site of a legendary town hall in 2000. The fire marshal let in 1,000 people, and turned 200 away. A McCain aide nodded his head to the crowd and said, “Impressive, huh?”</p>
<p>I said, “It’s not an Obama crowd.”</p>
<p>“Well,” said the aide, “We’re not running against him.”</p>
<p>Of course, he is, a little bit: Those undeclared voters, which are apparently breaking 60% for Obama. But another McCain staffer claims that the indpendents that decided the race for McCain in 2000 are as important this year; “We’re gonna split the Republican vote with Romney. We don’t need a majority of them, just a few. If only three independents vote for McCain, we’ll win.”</p>
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