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Long Islanders vote for Obama by nearly 2-1

Long Islanders voted for Barack Obama for president by nearly 2-1, according to preliminary exit polls conducted Tuesday, reflecting a statewide trend that saw Obama dominate John McCain among voters of every race and age amid deep worries over the economy.

The polls found 64 percent of Long Islanders voted for Obama and 35 percent for McCain. Statewide, Obama won 68 to 31 percent.

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