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https://wamu.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/07/155691338_wide-b81a218b2f353954e6b25d4334e8a33161b0eaca-1024x575.jpg1024575The economy wasn't the only issue that voters were concentrating on, and President Obama's message in several other key areas during the debates and in campaign speeches contributed to his victory.