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McCain, Obama pitted in 8-week contest of 'change' (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 05:09 AM CDT AP - Republican presidential nominee John McCain, buoyed by a unifying GOP convention and the spark of running mate Sarah Palin, plunged into a competitive, eight-week struggle with Democrat Barack Obama over which party can best bring change to Washington.

Analysis: McCain talks unity while allies attack (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:09 AM CDT AP - John McCain preached bipartisanship and unity from a stage retooled to carry him out to the Republican faithful. He didn't have to be biting: On the previous night, his attack dogs had paved the way.

McCain makes bipartisan pitch as leader for all (AP) Posted: 04 Sep 2008 11:31 PM CDT AP - Not merely a Republican. Not merely a candidate. John McCain cast himself as a leader for all Americans, regardless of party or status.

Palin's lawyer has already questioned 2 witnesses (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 03:41 AM CDT AP - So far, the lawyer for Sarah Palin, the Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, has done a masterful job of handling a controversy known as "Troopergate."

The GOP plan for the home stretch (Politico) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 03:33 AM CDT Politico - ST. PAUL, Minn. – John McCain intends to return to his maverick roots in the suddenly-here home stretch of the general election, portraying himself and his unconventional running mate as the real reformers and trying to steal the mantle of change from Barack Obama.

It's GOP's world; elitists just live in it (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 03:02 AM CDT AP - Snowmobiles are good. NASCAR is very good. Football metaphors about God are better. "Sam's Club Republicans" are the salt of the American earth. Hollywood, the media and academics are suspect at best, subversive at worst. Though not as bad as European ideas.

Cindy McCain sets tone for GOP fashion (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:56 AM CDT AP - Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing.

Obama says GOP avoiding issues on voters' minds (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 12:19 AM CDT AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republicans at their national convention are attacking him to avoid talking about the sagging economy and housing problems.

Drilling for oil a hot topic at GOP (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:38 AM CDT AP - It may have been in vogue in Alaska forever, but drilling for oil has never been so hot with Republicans as it was on the floor during the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Obama sends supporters to blunt Palin's impact (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:29 AM CDT AP - Barack Obama's campaign plans to employ high-profile female supporters in an effort to blunt GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's potential to persuade women to vote Republican.

ON DEADLINE: After conventions, it now gets real (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 05:04 AM CDT AP - Now it gets real.

NJ's Rep. Rob Andrews planning return to ballot (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:27 AM CDT AP - U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews said Thursday he intends to seek re-election after all, replacing his wife on the ballot for his congressional seat.

McCain vows to fight for change in nomination speech (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:27 AM CDT AFP - John McCain vowed to fight for America as long as he draws breath, in a patriotic pledge to bring political change as he accepted the Republican presidential nomination.

McCain campaign courts critical Catholic vote (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 03:52 AM CDT AP - Shortly after a priest's opening prayer and a screening of a short film on John McCain's faith, Sen. Sam Brownback stepped to the microphone and didn't waste words.

McCain accepts party's nomination, promises jobs (Reuters) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 02:19 AM CDT Reuters - Republican John McCain cast himself as an independent-minded reformer on Thursday, vowed "change is coming" if he is elected president and promised to create millions of jobs by developing new energy sources.

Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 01:51 AM CDT AP - Echoing his Democratic opponent, McCain promises 'change is coming' ... Police arrest anti-war protesters trying to march to GOP convention site in St. Paul, Minn. ... Obama campaign says it raised $10 million after criticism from Palin ...

McCain flipped on tax cuts (Rocky Mountain News) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT Rocky Mountain News - Denver was a slugfest of claims and counterclaims as Democratic power brokers held court in the Mile High City. Now the show has moved to St. Paul, Minn., and the Republicans. Confused about who is telling the truth? The Rocky Truth Patrol sets the record straight.

THE EDGE: GOP's good, bad, ugly (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 12:27 AM CDT AP - Four days, hundreds of speakers, thousands of delegates, endless pontificating and one hurricane looming large from afar. So much that is memorable from the Republican National Convention, so much that is forgettable. Five AP reporters help sort it all out, by identifying — in their humble opinions — some of the week's best and worst: speakers, odds, moments, and more.

250 protesters arrested before McCain speech (Reuters) Posted: 04 Sep 2008 11:45 PM CDT Reuters - Police arrested 250 anti-war protesters on Thursday shortly before John McCain accepted the Republican presidential nomination at the party's convention a short distance away.

Alaska's 'first dude' digs into job creation (AP) Posted: 04 Sep 2008 11:28 PM CDT AP - Todd Palin — oil worker, champion snowmobiler, hunter and commercial fisherman — also has been boning up on mining lately in his role as Alaska's first spouse.

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