USA Today Editoweb 29 october 2008

AP Poll: Obama leads or tied in 8 crucial states

Barack Obama leads in four states won by President Bush in 2004 and is essentially tied in two other Republican states, according to new AP-GfK battleground polling that suggests most roads to victory are closed to John McCain. Obama could win big.

Obama sharpens tone against McCain

Democrat Barack Obama is sharpening his tone against John McCain, accusing his Republican rival of sinking low by accusing him of being a socialist based on his tax plan.

Biden urges supporters to go door to door in Fla

Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden pushed early voting in Florida on Wednesday and urged supporters to come onstage for a training session in how to go door to door for presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Bush confident US-Iraq pact will pass

President Bush says the administration is reviewing changes the Iraqis want in a security pact that would let U.S. troops stay in Iraq after a United Nations mandate expires on Dec. 31. He says he's confident that the agreement will be approved.

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