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October 2008
- Obama Up by 8 Points in Polls
  
  Bloomberg | Oct 26, 08 6:07 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - As John McCain's campaign appears to be foundering, Barack Obama's lead continues to grow, reports Bloomberg. The Democratic candidate was up 8 points over McCain in an average of 16 polls released during the last week. The previous week, Obama was up about 6 points. A single new poll released today, however, found the Democrat's lead shrinking to 5 points. More »
- Multiple Storylines Muddle Mac's Message
  
  New York Times | Oct 25, 08 4:56 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - President Bush once taught a top John McCain adviser how to sell a candidate: by telling a story. The problem for Steve Schmidt, now McCain's main strategist, was finding the right tale to sell "a stubborn patriot" to voters, Robert Draper writes in the New York Times . While Obama has stuck to his "change" narrative, McCain kept switching his, and "the 'true character' of a once-crisply-defined political figure has become increasingly murky." More »
- Kristol: Don't Abandon McCain
  
  Weekly Standard | Oct 25, 08 12:30 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - “With 10 days to go before the election, it's getting pretty dark out there” for John McCain, William Kristol writes in the Weekly Standard . All the more reason for true conservatives to stand behind him "for the sake of the country," says Kristol, who's proud to stay off the "Obama juggernaut." He'd love to see an upset and revel in "the dejection of the mainstream media” and “the incredulity of the leftwing triumphalists.” More »
- US Election Captivates Iran
  
  MSNBC | Oct 25, 08 6:40 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Though isolated and remote, Iran is understandably interested in the outcome of the US presidential election. Iranian papers are covering every aspect, publishing extensive biographies and transcripts of the debates. Opinions run the gamut, but one consensus seems to be that it doesn't matter who wins because the US has a preordained anti-Iran policy, with Israel to blame. MSNBC hit the streets to take the temperature. More »
- From Sickbed, Kennedy Crafts Health Plan
  
  Washington Times | Oct 24, 08 3:49 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Even as he undergoes cancer treatment, Ted Kennedy is coordinating bipartisan meetings with colleagues and lobbyists in an effort to produce health care legislation that includes universal coverage, the Washington Times reports. The meetings—involving labor unions, insurers, drug companies, and hospitals—“are a testament to how people feel about him,” said a GOP senatorial aide. Kennedy has called universal care "the cause of my life." More »
- McCain's Final Strokes Paint Obama With Lefty Brush
  
  Los Angeles Times | Oct 24, 08 3:19 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - John McCain criticized Barack Obama’s economic plans yesterday as the Republican focuses on portraying his opponent as a tax-and-spend liberal with a socialist vision for America, the Los Angeles Times reports. McCain had hoped to iconic plumber Joe on his tour of central Florida, but Joe Wurzelbacher refused. Instead, McCain appeared with several small-business types, including a florist and sports-bar owner. More »
- Finger-Pointing Begins for GOP
  
  Politico | Oct 24, 08 2:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Republicans inside John McCain’s campaign and out are pointing fingers at one another, striking a surprisingly past-tense tone about their efforts, Politico reports. The recriminations go to the top: senior Bush advisers criticized McCain for a poorly run campaign on the heels of an interview in which the candidate blames the administration for letting the country “get completely out of hand.” More »
- Palin's 'Reforms' Include State Jobs for Donors
  
  Los Angeles Times | Oct 24, 08 1:45 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Sarah Palin has touted herself as a reformer, telling voters she "took on the old politics as usual in Juneau." But an LA Times investigation shows the Alaska governor gave more than 100 state jobs to campaign contributors and their relatives, many of whom lacked qualifications for the positions. One controversial appointee received a note from a Palin aide that read, "Well now your foot's back in the door." More »
- Mac's Brother Calls 911 Over Traffic Troubles
  
  WJLA | Oct 24, 08 1:14 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Power corrupts, especially if you're stuck in traffic. A man believed to be John McCain’s brother called 911 to complain about being caught in gridlock in suburban Washington, WJLA-TV reports. "Sir, are you calling 911 to complain about traffic?" asks the operator on the tape. After a pause, the caller says, "(Expletive) you!" and hangs up. More »
- TV Execs Like Palin's Future
  
  Hollywood Reporter | Oct 24, 08 11:55 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Even if she doesn't end up in Washington, Sarah Palin could still find a presence in the lower 48, the Hollywood Reporter notes. Media higher-ups, salivating at the thought of ratings bumps that Palin appearances gave Saturday Night Live and CBS News, would love to offer her a backup career—with talk shows, news commentary or even a reality gig among the possible pitches. More »
- Woman Admits Making Up Tale of Carved 'B'
  
  KDKA 2 (Pittsburgh) | Oct 24, 08 11:40 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The blogosphere smelled a rat, and they were apparently right. The woman who claimed that an Obama-supporting mugger carved a "B" into her cheek has confessed to making up the tale, KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh) reports. The 20-year-old told police that her black mugger got ticked when he saw her McCain bumper sticker. Given that she Twittered before and after the alleged assault and didn't seem all that concerned about getting medical attention, bloggers heaped scorn upon her story from the get-go. More »