The CNN Poll of Polls is an average of four Ohio polls of likely voters conducted over the last two weeks: Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times (Sept. 18-24); Washington Post (Sept. 19-23) Fox News (Sept. 16-18); University of Cincinnati/Ohio Newspapers (Sept. 13-18). The Poll of Polls does not have a sampling error.
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A CNN Poll of Polls is calculated using at least three polls that use CNN-approved methodology.
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With a new Washington Post poll showing Mitt Romney trailing President Obama in Ohio by eight points, the GOP contender's political director told reporters that he's confident it's still well within reach.