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Mon 04 Apr 2007Slide in FF support leaves marginals exposedThe forthcoming general election is shaping up to be a fascinating and tight contest, particularly between political heavyweights Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, writes Noel WhelanIn a scenario where the parties on polling day realise the share of the vote indicated in last Friday's TNS mrbi poll, Fianna Fáil would be down 7.5 per cent on its 2002 first preference vote while Fine Gael would be up 8.5 per cent.