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HALPERIN'S TAKE: Questions That Even Chris Matthews And David Broder Can't Answer

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1. Where will the media place the expectations bar for an Obama "win" in North Carolina?

2. Do eager campaign watchers (including Matt Drudge) realize how hard it will be to accurately conduct exit polls in North Carolina, given how long it has been since the state has seen a competitive primary?

3. How many early votes from North Carolina students will Obama be able to bank by Saturday's deadline?

4. What are Hillary Clinton's most appealing/persuasive/compelling town meeting skills?

5. What will Obama have to do to make his "Meet the Press" appearance a net gain?

6. What radio ads are the Obama and Clinton campaigns running in North Carolina and Indiana?

7. Will either campaign change TV ad traffic over the weekend?

8. What could be the maximum African-American contribution to the total vote in Indiana and North Carolina?

9. When do the robocalls start (if they haven't already)?

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