Poll position

The presidential race got tighter after the final presidential debate, according to an AP-Gfk poll that showed John McCain gaining among whites and people earning less than $50,000 as the election looms closer.

44%

percent who support Barack Obama

43%

percent who support McCain

44%

percent who say the economy will improve a year from now if Obama is elected

34%

percent who say the economy will improve a year from now if McCain is elected