Seven states would decide the next president

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be eligible to…の資格がある

be likely to 〜する可能性が高い

settle the question 問題を解決する

hold the key to  鍵を握る

both campaigns  両陣営

presidential debate 大統領討論会

a significant moment 重要な瞬間

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I read the interesting article about the US Presidential election this morning.

About 240 million people are eligible to vote in this year’s US  election.

However according to this article,  only a relatively small number of them are likely to settle the question of who becomes the next president.

Seven states could hold the key to the White House.

They are,

Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

During last few month, both campaigns have been at full throttle to win in these states.

After reading this article, I understand why.

Right now, the polls are very tight in the seven battleground states, which makes it hard to know who is really leading the race. 

Tonight’s presidential debate could be a significant moment for both candidates.

I guess,

Many experts say the same thing about the seven states, so that’s probably right. 

But it's still hard for me to believe.

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