Does President Obama’s Boost in Polls Matter?

The Takeaway

The news of Osama bin Laden’s death have helped boost President Obama’s poll numbers. Todd Zwillich, The Takeaway’s Washington correspondent explains the numbers and warns that the impact may not be as significant as one might think. Although, bin Laden’s killing is good for the president, domestic issues will likely bring that boost back down before the elections.

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