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Republican John McCain held a town hall meeting in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and had a news conference scheduled for later in the day. Even so, he finds himself struggling to keep up with the attention paid to Barack Obama's foreign travel.
The presidential election will create at least one Senate vacancy, either in Arizona or in Illinois.
Barack Obama also said he would use "big sticks and big carrots" while negotiating with Iran.
NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin Analyzes the Possible Running Mates for Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and Arizona Sen. John McCain.
July 23, 2008 · In this week's edition of The Political Junkie, guests discuss Barack Obama's visit to Iraq and John McCain's insistence that he was right to support the troop surge. Also: charges of pro-Obama media bias, and the latest word on top candidates for VP.
July 23, 2008 · If elected, John McCain has said he would appoint Supreme Court justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade. Barack Obama supports abortion rights but has said he's open to restrictions on late abortions.
July 23, 2008 · As Barack Obama makes headlines overseas, his presidential rival, John McCain, returned to New Hampshire on Tuesday. It's the site of his primary victory, and he used the visit to criticize the Illinois senator on foreign policy.
July 23, 2008 · Barack Obama is expected to be received with the kind of religious fervor usually reserved for the Pope when he arrives in Germany on Thursday. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is seen by most Germans as a potential savior of Germany's close relationship with America.
July 23, 2008 · There's a chance Sen. Barack Obama would still be on the road to being the Democratic presidential nominee if it weren't for the acceptance of black athletes and coaches in American sports. But Frank Deford thinks it's a slim chance.
July 23, 2008 · Barack Obama is in Israel and the Palestinian territories Wednesday. The Democratic presidential candidate meets with senior officials of the Israeli government and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Obama is greeted warmly but with some skepticism by Israelis and Palestinians.
July 22, 2008 · New Mexico has a higher percentage of Hispanics in its voting electorate than any other state, which is one reason Democrats hope to dominate there in November. The Obama campaign is targeting the state as a must-win in the West.
July 22, 2008 · John McCain has held a town hall meeting in Rochester, N.H. The State has long favored the Republican candidate and helped revitalize his campaign during the primaries. But a new poll shows him suddenly trailing Barack Obama in the state.
July 22, 2008 · After a whirlwind tour of Afghanistan and Iraq, Barack Obama has met with U.S. reporters in Amman, Jordan, before meeting the king and then flying on to Israel. The Democratic candidate is making the most of his photo opportunities in his week abroad.
July 22, 2008 · Republican presidential candidate John McCain campaigns in New Hampshire on Tuesday. Amid extensive coverage of Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East, he's trying to draw attention back to his campaign.
July 22, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama has locked up a tremendous amount of media coverage this week with his trip to the Middle East. Slate.com's John Dickerson discusses what rival John McCain is doing to win back attention.
July 22, 2008 · Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama addresses a variety of topics, including Iraq and Afghanistan, during his visit to Amman on Tuesday. Karen Tumulty of Time discusses the significance of his statements.
NPR political analysts Ken Rudin and Ron Elving delve into the week's political news and analysis in a weekly podcast.
