31.   With the race close both nationally and in Michigan, Democrats believe that black turnout could tip the election.

32.   Black turnout dropped slightly from just over half, to just under half.

33.   But they say assuring a heavy black turnout is vital to his chances -- especially in swing states like New Jersey, Missouri, Florida and Georgia.

34.   Blacks tend to vote Democrat, if they vote at all, and the president might very well need a strong black turnout to win in the south.