Obama promises to deliver `unity over division’
The Associated Press
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Closing his case for the presidency, Barack Obama presented himself Monday as a unifier for an embattled country, promising to deliver …
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FACT CHECK: Obama charges against McCain debatable
Washington Post – United States
Barack Obama, D-Ill. speaks at a rally in the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) (Amy Sancetta …
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/article/2008/10/27/AR2008102702374.html

Obama Campaign Unaware of Alleged Assassination Plot
CBS News – New York,NY,USA
(PITTSBURGH) – Moments after landing at the Pittsburgh International Airport this afternoon, the Obama campaign learned that the ATF had arrested two men in …
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cs/fromtheroad/entry4550739.shtml

Suffolk University Poll:Obama Leads by Five Percent in Sunshine State
MarketWatch – USA
BOSTON, Oct 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Democrat Barack Obama (49 percent) leads Republican John McCain (44 percent), with just over one week to go in the …
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Barack Obama’s Support is Broadly Based; John McCain Makes Up …
ABC News – USA
With a final full week of campaigning ahead, Barack Obama’s grip on the key issue of the presidential race — the economy — has loosened slightly. Sens. …
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Politics/story?id=6119708&page=1

Obama bids to close the deal with voters
AFP
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania (AFP) — White House front-runner Barack Obama traded barbs with John McCain over their plans for the stricken US economy as the …
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Obama and McCain strategists are worlds apart
Daily Times – Lahore,Pakistan
But it is the scowler beside Barack Obama who has the most to smile about DAVID Axelrod, the political consultant behind the stunning rise of the Democratic …
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Two white supremacists held for threatening to kill Obama
AFP
WASHINGTON (AFP) — US authorities have arrested two white supremacists for threatening to kill Democrat Barack Obama during a “killing spree” of more than …
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McCain, Obama begin a weeklong scramble for votes
Canada.com – Don Mills,Ontario,Canada
4 election, McCain seized on growing GOP concerns of an election-night wipeout as a central argument for why voters should deny Obama the presidency. …
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Bill Clinton to rally for Obama, Franken in Minn.
Minneapolis Star Tribune – Minneapolis,MN,USA
Former President Bill Clinton comes to Minneapolis Thursday to rally supporters of Democrats Barack Obama and Al Franken. Obama’s presidential campaign in …
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Obama Wins
By Kathryn Jean Lopez
A New Mexico newspaper goes right ahead and declares the winner.
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‘Obama Wins!,’ newspaper declares
By CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
One New Mexico paper has declared Obama the next president. SANTA FE, New Mexico (CNN) – For The New Mexico Sun News it is either a major scoop or“Dewey Beats Truman” déjà vu 60 years later. “Obama Wins!” is the headline of the edition …
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Obama’s Transition: the RUMINT
Barack Obama holds on to win, here’s a guide to the RUMINT. Those who know aren’t talking. So no one knows. And if a name isn’t listed below, it means nothing… just that the transition team is doing a good job of keeping their lists …
marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/
2008/10/tasked_two_top_aides_with.php

Polls: Obama Leading In Many Bush States
By Eric Kleefeld
A new round of Zogby polls shows Barack Obama ahead in six states that George W. Bush won twice, with McCain only leading in two out of the eight polled:. • Virginia: Obama 52%, McCain 45%. • Ohio: Obama 50%, McCain 45%. …
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/10/polls_obama_leading_in_many_bu.php

Yes, Virginia, You Are Obama’s Firewall
By noreply@blogger.com (Nate Silver)
Virginia, with 13 electoral votes, is a bit more electorally potent than Colorado; Obama could afford to lose either New Hampshire or New Mexico if he won there (though not both), which is not true about the Rocky Mountain state. …
www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/10/yes-
virginia-you-are-obamas-firewall.html