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Obama thanks McCain for remarks, presses attack 3:56pm EDT

PHILADELPHIA/DAVENPORT, Iowa (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama praised his rival John McCain for toning down the vitriol of the U.S. presidential race on Saturday but pressed an effort to cast him as out of touch on the economy.  Full Article

 
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Obama holds 4-point lead on McCain in race 1:03am EDT 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama holds a 4-point lead over Republican rival John McCain in a tight race for the White House, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Saturday.  Full Article  |  Video 

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Did McCain do what he needed to shake up race?

John McCain was steady on the attack against Barack Obama at their second debate. But did he provide the kind of performance he needed to shake up a race in which he is behind?  Full Article 

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Palin galvanizes Democratic Party base

Republican evangelicals are not the only political base vice presidential pick Sarah Palin is energizing.  Full Article 

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If the election for President of the United States were held today and the candidates were Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain, for whom would you vote?

47%
Barack Obama
45%
John McCain
1%
Someone Else
6%
Not sure