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Polls suggest mixed effects of Clinton on ticket - Obama hits McCain on economy, gas prices - McCain opens fundraiser to media.



Polls suggest mixed effects of Clinton on ticket

Lots of Democrats love Hillary Rodham Clinton. Yet plenty of Republicans, conservatives and all-important independents can't stand her, suggesting possible pitfalls for Barack Obama should he make her his vice presidential running mate.

Obama hits McCain on economy, gas prices

The presidential campaign's focus turned sharply to the economy Monday, an inopportune time for Republican John McCain as Americans cope with record-high gasoline prices and a spike in job losses.

McCain opens fundraiser to media

Republican John McCain reversed course Monday and allowed the media into a private fundraiser where he chided Democratic rival Barack Obama for his reluctance to agree to a series of joint town-hall meetings.

Bush to discuss concerns about Iran on Europe trip

President Bush's weeklong tour through Berlin, Rome, Paris and London appears every bit the glamorous old-style farewell tour with a leisurely schedule, jaunts to country castles and lavish dinners.

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