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Analysis: Obama's pitch ... Fire GOP, hire me (AP) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 03:21 AM CDT AP - With two months left, the presidential election seems likely to turn on whether Barack Obama can make himself sufficiently acceptable to millions of disgruntled Americans eager to toss Republicans from the White House if they see a safe, competent alternative.

McCain, Palin get a rousing welcome in Mich., Wis. (AP) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT AP - John McCain and Sarah Palin got a rousing welcome Friday to the final two months of the presidential campaign, stressing themes of a strong America and concern about the sinking economy. "Tough times all over America," McCain said.

Obama, seeing hope in Ohio, shifts schedule there (AP) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 01:02 AM CDT AP - So much for the full-on 50-state strategy. Call Barack Obama's implementation of national Democrats' coast-to-coast plan "Fifty-State Lite."

Most Clinton backers say Palin's too far a stretch (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:16 PM CDT AP - Sandy Goodman was deeply disappointed when Hillary Rodham Clinton didn't get the Democratic nomination, then again when she was bypassed for the VP spot. So Goodman, a longtime Florida Democrat, flirted with thoughts of shunning Barack Obama, and perhaps even voting Republican.

Race tightens after Palin speech (Politico) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 06:27 PM CDT Politico - New polling shows that the presidential race has tightened since Sarah Palin delivered her vice presidential acceptance speech on Wednesday.

Obama: McCain focused on biography over economy (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 06:11 PM CDT AP - Democrat Barack Obama called Republican rival John McCain's acceptance speech the final piece of an out-of-touch convention that focused on its nominee's biography instead of the struggles of the middle class.

Subpoenas to be issued for Palin-trooper probe (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 10:10 PM CDT AP - The Alaska Legislature is hastening its ethics investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner, making it far more likely it will be completed before November's election.

McCain, Obama tied in TV audiences (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 06:39 PM CDT AP - As a television draw, John McCain was every bit the equal of Barack Obama.

Rocker Bon Jovi hosts Obama fundraiser (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 10:18 PM CDT AP - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.

Palin's son's job to guard his commanders in Iraq (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 07:19 PM CDT AP - The long and divisive war in Iraq is about to resonate with presidential candidates in a way not seen so far in the campaign: The sons of both vice presidential nominees are assigned to go there soon.

McCain, Obama battle over character, economy (AFP) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 02:09 AM CDT AFP - The US presidential race was shaping up as a battle over whether a strong character trumps solid policies Saturday as John McCain attacked his Democratic rival as too weak and Barack Obama worked to refocus voters on the issues.

Silver State is 11th failed bank this year (Reuters) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 01:53 AM CDT Reuters - Silver State Bank, which recently included Republican presidential candidate John McCain's son on its board, was closed by regulators on Friday, becoming the 11th bank to fail this year, as the struggling economy and falling home prices take their toll on financial institutions.

Biden says Obama would cut taxes for nearly all (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 10:32 PM CDT AP - Vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is promoting the Democrats' economic plan as he visits southeastern Pennsylvania.

Palin church promotes converting gays (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 07:41 PM CDT AP - Gov. Sarah Palin's church is promoting a conference that promises to convert gays into heterosexuals through the power of prayer.

McCain Attracts Record TV Audience, Tops Obama, Palin (Bloomberg) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 05:16 PM CDT Bloomberg - Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain attracted a record 38.9 million television viewers to his acceptance speech last night, surpassing Democratic rival Barack Obama and McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

Politicians with children in war zones (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:59 PM CDT AP - Other national politicians with children who've served with U.S. military in Iraq or Afghanistan include:

Voters in 11 states to choose governors this fall (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 04:54 PM CDT AP - Although most Americans are focused on the presidential campaign, voters in 11 states are also choosing governors this fall in races that offer an important prelude to 2010, when most of the nation's governors' offices are up for grabs.

John McCain speech draws record TV ratings (Reuters) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 03:07 PM CDT Reuters - Republican presidential candidate John McCain beat Democratic rival Barack Obama in the crucial battle to attract U.S. television viewers during their race to the White House, according to figures released on Friday.

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