A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey of Michigan voters finds Donald Trump edging Joe Biden, 46% to 44% with another 10% undecided.
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A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey of Michigan voters finds Donald Trump edging Joe Biden, 46% to 44% with another 10% undecided.
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