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Election 2008

In Florida, McCain Focuses On Security, Economy

October 30, 2008 • To win next Tuesday, Republican John McCain likely has to hold on to most, if not all, the states President Bush carried in the last two elections. And one of the big ones is Florida, where McCain spent all day Wednesday. In addition to the economy, he focused on his own political strength — national security.

In Florida, McCain Focuses On Security, Economy

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Election 2008

Independent Gives Subdued Support To Obama

October 28, 2008 • Barack Obama is hoping this election will translate into big gains among independent voters. But not all independents are embracing him whole-heartedly. One voter says she's concerned about Obama's foreign policy experience but that she's supporting him because she doesn't trust John McCain on health care.

Independent Gives Subdued Support To Obama

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Election 2008

Campaigns Ratchet Up Ground Game In Ohio

October 27, 2008 • In Ohio, a swing state that helped decide the election in 2004, the McCain and Obama campaigns are wielding high-tech gadgetry and low-tech shoe leather to ensure voters turn out on Election Day.

Campaigns Ratchet Up Ground Game In Ohio

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Vox Politics

White House Clarification

October 24, 2008 • White House Clarification

Battleground States & Bellwether Counties

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: Barack Obama

October 22, 2008 • At a weekend rally for Sen. Barack Obama in Fayetteville, N.C., one thing that stands out is all the young faces of supporters who have endured long lines for a chance to see their candidate and get re-energized for the final push.

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: Barack Obama

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Battleground States & Bellwether Counties

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: John McCain

October 21, 2008 • McCain has been forced to defend red states like North Carolina. Some of his supporters are worried, but at a recent rally, others said coming out to see McCain gives them reassurance.

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: John McCain

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Election 2008

West Virginia Voters Wrestle With Race, Rumors

October 17, 2008 • Though Barack Obama lost West Virginia's primary to Hillary Clinton by a wide margin, recent polls show the Democrat is now running neck-and-neck with Republican John McCain in the state. Still, some residents are struggling with supporting a black presidential candidate.

West Virginia Voters Wrestle With Race, Rumors

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Election 2008

Obama Courts Swing State Pennsylvania

October 12, 2008 • Barack Obama tried to shore up support in Pennsylvania on Saturday, a potential swing state in this year's election. The last two Democratic presidential candidates were able to secure the state — and political leaders in Philadelphia are trying to make that happen again.

Obama Courts Swing State Pennsylvania

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Election 2008

Tough Week For McCain Campaign

October 11, 2008 • John McCain has adopted a more conciliatory attitude toward his rival Barack Obama after another week of falling poll numbers. The ruling this week by an Alaska panel that McCain's running mate Sarah Palin abused her authority as governor by trying to get her brother in law fired can't have helped.

Tough Week For McCain Campaign

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Obama Welcomes McCain's Call For Respect

October 11, 2008 • But Obama is telling crowds that his Republican opponent isn't focusing much on their economic concerns these days.

Obama Welcomes McCain's Call For Respect

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Election 2008

Obama Chides McCain On Economy

October 10, 2008 • Democrat Barack Obama has wrapped up a tour of smaller cities in Ohio, telling big crowds the Bush administration bears responsibility for the mortgage meltdown and financial crisis. He has said Republican John McCain represents more of the same.

Obama Chides McCain On Economy

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Election 2008

Obama: 'Enough Is Enough' Of Bush Policies

October 10, 2008 • Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama told a crowd in Cincinnati that he can take four more weeks of John McCain's attacks. But America, he said, can't take four more years of John McCain's policies — which are George Bush's policies. Obama added that "enough is enough."

Obama: 'Enough Is Enough' Of Bush Policies

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Election 2008

Obama Campaign Marches Into GOP Battlegrounds

October 9, 2008 • The Democratic presidential ticket put in a full day of campaigning Wednesday. Barack Obama has been mining for votes in states that have been considered Republican turf, like Indiana — which President Bush won twice. Vice presidential nominee Joe Biden began his day in Tampa.

Obama Campaign Marches Into GOP Battlegrounds

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Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)

Obama Campaigns In Reliably Red Indiana

October 8, 2008 • On the morning after his second debate with John McCain, Barack Obama traveled to Indiana. Obama is making a play for the state, which has voted Republican for the past 40 years. Polls show Obama in striking distance and he drew a huge crowd Wednesday.

Obama Campaigns In Reliably Red Indiana

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Election 2008

Unpredictable Political Opinions In Northeast Pa.

October 6, 2008 • Oktoberfest weekend is a time for pierogies, polka and politics in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., home to white, Catholic swing voters. But a lot of voters in northeast Pennsylvania's former textile and mining communities are still undecided.

Unpredictable Political Opinions In Northeast Pa.

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