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Yahoo! News: Elections

Florida turns into tossup after financial meltdown (AP)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 02:59 AM CDT

US Republican presidential candidate Arizona Senator John McCain speaks during a rally in Downingtown, PA.McCain confronted his chief tormentor on comedy television Thursday, demonstrating he can still take a joke, despite the rigors of the White House race.(AFP/Jim Watson)AP - Democrat Barack Obama poured millions of dollars into Florida over the summer but couldn't close in on John McCain's comfortable lead. The Republican didn't flinch, confident the state was trending toward the GOP eight years after it gave George W. Bush the White House.


Restoring Great Lakes becomes a campaign issue (AP)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 03:17 AM CDT

In this May 31, 2002 file photo, the sun sets over the Mackinac Bridge and the Mackinac Straits as seen from Lake Huron. The bridge is the dividing line between Lake Michigan to the west and Lake Huron to the east. Presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama both promise to support restoration and cleanup of the ailing Great Lakes, but the financial crisis raises questions about how much either could do.  (AP Photo/Al Goldis)AP - The Great Lakes are ailing, scientists warn, on the verge of ecological ruin from big-city sewage and invasive species. Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama promise to support restoration and cleanup, yet the nation's financial crisis calls into question how those efforts will be funded.


McCain, Obama trade jokes, not jabs at NYC dinner (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:05 PM CDT

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.,stand together during the Alfred E. Smith Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - John McCain and Barack Obama swapped self-deprecating jokes instead of campaign jabs Thursday night, the Republican saying he had replaced his team of senior advisers with "Joe the Plumber" while the Democrat claimed his own "greatest strength would be my humility."


Obama extends his campaign into Republican states (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:28 PM CDT

US Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama arrives at a campaign event at Mack's Apple's orchard in Londonderry, New Hampshire, October 16, 2008. Obama warned his supporters to guard against overconfidence on Thursday as he and underdog Republican rival John McCain opened a 19-day sprint to Election Day. REUTERS/Jim YoungAP - Democrat Barack Obama extended his front-running campaign into West Virginia, a bastion of white, middle-class voters who rejected his primary season appeals, and confidently broached the subject of victory in a presidential contest playing out on Republican turf.


Remainders: Plumbing the depths (Politico)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 10:36 PM CDT

Politico - Democrats spent $53 million on their convention.

Officials: FBI investigates ACORN for voter fraud (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:41 PM CDT

An investigator carries a box of evidence seized from the ACORN office in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. A Nevada secretary of state's office spokesman said Tuesday that investigators are looking for evidence of voter fraud at the office. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP - The FBI is investigating whether the community activist group ACORN helped foster voter registration fraud around the nation before the presidential election. A senior law enforcement official confirmed the investigation to The Associated Press on Thursday.


Lobbyist speaks out, denies affair with McCain (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 08:08 PM CDT

In this March 11, 2004 file photo, Vicki Iseman attends the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation Awards Dinner in Washington. Iseman, who became part of an explosive story in early 2008 about John McCain, has broken months of silence to deny the main subtext of the account, that she was suspected of being romantically involved with the Republican presidential candidate.. (AP Photo/Stephen J. Boitano, File)AP - A female telecommunications lobbyist who became part of an explosive story early this year about John McCain has broken months of silence to deny the main subtext of the account — that she was suspected of being romantically involved with the Republican presidential candidate. "I did not have a sexual relationship with Senator McCain," Vicky Iseman told the National Journal magazine.


Troopergate investigator to get documents (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 09:18 PM CDT

State Sen. Kim Elton, D-Juneau, chairman of a joint Legislative Council, right, with vice-chair Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Anchorage, discuss releasing personnel records to a lawyer leading a second abuse-of-power investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner at the Legislative Information Building in Anchorage, Alaska Thursday Oct. 16, 2008. The Legislative Council voted unanimously to provide the documents to the Personnel Board's independent counsel. (AP Photo/Al Grillo)AP - A legislative panel agreed Thursday to share confidential personnel records with the lawyer who is leading a second abuse-of-power investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner.


Biden: McCain 'more angry' (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:18 PM CDT

Host Jay Leno, right, and Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., talk during the taping of 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' at the NBC Studios in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)AP - John McCain, angry man?


Joel, Springsteen team up to aid Obama campaign (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:55 PM CDT

In this Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during a rally in Dunedin, Fla.. Obama poured millions of dollars into Florida over the summer but couldn't close in on John McCain's comfortable lead. Now, the coveted state with 27 electoral votes is a tossup. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - It was "Born to Run" meets "New York State of Mind" — with a little bit of "Hail to the Chief" thrown in for good measure.


Obama keeps five-point lead on McCain (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 04:32 AM CDT

Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks at a campaign event at Mack's Apple's orchard in Londonderry, New Hampshire, October 16, 2008. (Jim Young/Reuters)Reuters - Democrat Barack Obama holds a five-point lead over Republican John McCain, with little immediate indication their final public debate did much to sway the presidential race, a Reuters/C-SPAN/ZOGBY poll showed on Friday.


Chicago Says There Is Too Much Ado About Bill Ayers (Time.com)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 03:50 AM CDT

Republican vice presidential cadidate Sarah Palin speaks during a campaign rally in Carson, California on October 4. Palin has accused Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama of Time.com - While the McCain campaign goes after Obama's "terrorist" ties, the Windy City bewails the scrutiny inflicted on a radical turned educator


McCain plugs 'Joe the Plumber' in new comeback bid (AFP)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 02:59 AM CDT

Republican presidential candidate John McCain (left) and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama shake hands at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City. McCain pinned his hopes for a late comeback on AFP - Republican White House candidate John McCain has pinned his hopes for a late comeback on "Joe the Plumber," the unlikely blue-collar hero of his final presidential debate with Barack Obama.


Sen. Ted Stevens due back on witness stand Friday (AP)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 02:51 AM CDT

Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and his daughters Beth Stevens, left, and Susan Stevens Covich, leaves the federal court in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.  AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)AP - Sen. Ted Stevens is set to return to the witness stand to try to convince a federal court jury that he was largely in the dark about a major renovation project at his Alaska home that is at the heart of a corruption case that threatens his reputation and chances for re-election.


The Al Smith dinner: Senators got jokes (The Yahoo! Newsroom)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 02:24 AM CDT

Al Smith, standing, introduces Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, second from left, while Archbishop of New York, Edward Cardinal Egan and Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, right, share a laugh at the Alfred E. Smith dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. (AP PHOTO/Yana Paskova, POOL)The Yahoo! Newsroom - Both Barack Obama and John McCain did their best attempt at stand-up comedy at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York City Thursday night.


Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 02:01 AM CDT

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is applauded as he speak during the Alfred E. Smith Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - Legislative Council to share confidential material with lawyer of second Palin investigation ... After being savaged because of canceled appearance, McCain faces Letterman on `Late Show' ... Piano Man and The Boss — and some friends — team up to raise money for Obama ...


Jokes all around as McCain, Obama join charity roast (AFP)

Posted: 17 Oct 2008 01:17 AM CDT

Republican presidential candidate John McCain arrives at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City. The pitched battle for the White House briefly made way for good humor and a good cause Thursday as Barack Obama and McCain traded jibes at the black-tie charity roast(AFP/Jim Watson)AFP - The pitched battle for the White House briefly made way for good humor and a good cause as Barack Obama and John McCain traded jibes at a black-tie charity dinner in New York.


McCain tries to make peace with Letterman (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:50 PM CDT

In this photo released by CBS, Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, left, talks with host David Letterman on the set of 'The Late Show with David Letterman,' Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Filo)AP - John McCain told David Letterman that "I screwed up" by canceling a "Late Show" appearance three weeks ago, then faced a sharp round of questioning about Sarah Palin and his campaign tactics.


Fact Check: GOP vitriol rages over community group (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:40 PM CDT

An investigator enters the ACORN office in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. A Nevada secretary of state's office spokesman said Tuesday that investigators are looking for evidence of voter fraud at the office.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP - Republican John McCain took his criticism of community activist group ACORN to new heights, claiming in the final presidential debate that the organization "is now on the verge of maybe perpetrating one of the greatest frauds in voter history in this country, maybe destroying the fabric of democracy."


Is 'Joe the Plumber' a plumber? That's debatable (AP)

Posted: 16 Oct 2008 11:36 PM CDT

Joe Wurzelbacher walks to a neighbor's home followed by reporters in Holland, Ohio on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 16, 2008. Wurzelbacher is better known as 'Joe the Plumber,' the nickname Republican John McCain bestowed on him during Wednesday's presidential debate with Democrat Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Madalyn Ruggiero)AP - Joe the Plumber's story sprang a few leaks Thursday. Turns out that the man who was held up by John McCain as the typical, hard-working American taxpayer isn't really a licensed plumber. And court documents show he owes nearly $1,200 in back taxes.


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