Andre Agassi closed the gap between himself and Champions Race leader Lleyton Hewitt to just 43 points, but not in the manner he would have hoped for.

BBC: Agassi crowned champion

Taxes and benefits narrow the gap: last year the shares of income after taxes and benefits were 43% and 6.9% respectively.

ECONOMIST: Poverty and inequality

Today, that positive gap has been cut in half, with 57% saying Obama is a strong leader and 43% saying he isn't.

FORBES: Dangerous Thoughts