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McCain says Biden attests to concerns about Obama (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 02:49 AM CDT AP - John McCain's criticism that Barack Obama isn't experienced enough to be president got a boost when the Democrat's own running mate, Joe Biden, told donors that he expected his boss to be tested, if elected, by a "generated crisis" shortly after taking office.

Obama to hold jobs summit in Fla. with governors (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 04:27 AM CDT AP - Democrat Barack Obama is bringing several GOP-leaning states he's aiming to win together in one place.

Palin backs shipping Alaskan LNG to Japan (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 02:15 AM CDT AP - On the campaign trail, Sarah Palin says repeatedly that America must tap its own natural gas and oil reserves to become energy-independent.

Hispanic Protestants swinging back to Democrats (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 02:12 AM CDT AP - On Sunday mornings, Rose Chavez volunteers to greet people at New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, a Hispanic congregation that worships in the renovated former headquarters of a meatpacking company on the outskirts of town, surrounded by fields of cabbage and corn.

Powell drops the hammer on McCain (Politico) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:47 AM CDT Politico - The scene is “Meet the Press” on Sunday. Tom Brokaw has just asked Colin Powell if he is prepared to say whether he is supporting John McCain, to whom he has contributed money, or Barack Obama, whom Powell has told he will not support “just because you’re black.”

Obama leaving campaign trail to visit grandmother (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 04:27 AM CDT AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is canceling nearly all his campaign events Thursday and Friday to visit his suddenly gravely ill 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii, a spokesman said.

Long lines form as early voting begins in Florida (AP) Posted: 20 Oct 2008 11:01 PM CDT AP - Florida kicked off early voting on Monday, with record crowds heading to the polls and voters waiting hours to cast their ballots. Elections officials said the few reported problems were minor.

Palin breaks with McCain on gay marriage amendment (AP) Posted: 20 Oct 2008 11:02 PM CDT AP - Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says she supports a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, a break with John McCain who has said he believes states should be left to define what marriage is.

McCain has $47 million to spend in October (AP) Posted: 20 Oct 2008 08:30 PM CDT AP - With Democrat Barack Obama holding a clear financial advantage, Republican John McCain is fine tuning his advertising message and increasing his television spots going into the final two weeks of a presidential contest that is shattering spending records.

Biden health appears very good (AP) Posted: 20 Oct 2008 04:34 PM CDT AP - Joe Biden appears to be very healthy, with some routine aging issues, but there's no evidence he's had a brain scan to completely rule out another aneurysm like the one that required emergency surgery 20 years ago.

Men vote Barack Obama "most influential man" (Reuters) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 04:22 AM CDT Reuters - Barack Obama was voted the most influential man of 2008 in an online poll released on Tuesday that asked men to decide who most impacted the way they behave, buy and think.

SoCal voters cast ballots in drive-through style (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 04:21 AM CDT AP - There were no burgers, car washes or lattes at this Orange County drive-through — just democracy.

Arizona Dems say GOP credit card found in office (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 04:00 AM CDT AP - Democrats working to unseat U.S. Rep. John Shadegg wondered whether political dirty tricks were afoot: A business credit card belonging to the incumbent's re-election campaign was found on the floor of a Democratic field office in Tempe.

Obama to dash to side of sick grandmother (AFP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:59 AM CDT AFP - Democrat Barack Obama will leave the White House trail later this week to dash to the side of his gravely ill 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii, just 11 days before the election.

Poll: Obama gains in key swing counties (Politico) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:45 AM CDT Politico - Sen. Barack Obama has made new gains in two key counties that could tip the balance in the swing states of Nevada and North Carolina, according to the results of a new Politico/InsiderAdvantage poll.

Measure gives Ore. do-it-yourselfers more leeway (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:18 AM CDT AP - Oregon residents would face fewer restrictions on do-it-yourself home improvements under a measure on the Nov. 4 ballot that loosens permitting requirements, but opponents say construction done without permits can be dangerous.

Race between veterans shifts from Iraq to economy (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:15 AM CDT AP - Nearly ten months ago, the battle lines were clearly drawn when a retired Marine decided to challenge a freshman congressman and Iraq war veteran who has been a leading proponent of bringing home the troops.

Campaign 2008: The YouTube election (AFP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:00 AM CDT AFP - When John McCain's bid for the Republican presidential nomination was in the doldrums last year -- short on cash and with top aides jumping ship -- his campaign strategists turned to YouTube.

'Iron Lady' Clinton goes all out for former foe Obama (AFP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 02:54 AM CDT AFP - Voice rasping, arm pumping, "Iron Lady" Hillary Clinton campaigned for Barack Obama, turning the populist fervor that enflamed their White House duel onto Republican John McCain.

Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 12:43 AM CDT AP - Obama to take time off from campaign to go to Hawaii to visit ill, 85-year-old grandmother ... McCain says his concern about Obama's readiness for presidency is bolstered by Biden's warning ... Obama brings Democratic governors of GOP states to Florida for summit on his jobs plan

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