The strategy has had some success and,although he still trails Komorowski in opinion polls, one recent poll narrowed Komorowski's lead to as little as two points.

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Sarah Palin was thought to excite the Republican base in Alaska and could pull Ted Stevens to victory, but again he still trails in that race as well.

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But in joint fifth, he still trails leader Francesco Molinari of Italy by three shots going into the final round at the links course in Inverness.

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Of his 50 goals this season, Messi has scored 30 in the Primera Liga, meaning he still trails Cristiano Ronaldo by two goals in the Spanish golden boot standings.

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