ELECTION 2008 ::

LIMA, Ohio — Republican presidential candidate John McCain is accusing his Democratic rival, Barack Obama, of wanting to forfeit the war in Iraq in spite of gains there.



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Latest blog headlines McCain new ad titled "painful." Obama rebuttal. (8/08/2008 10:19:20 AM) Obama unveils Olympic ad (8/08/2008 09:59:46 AM) Hawaii homecoming rally on Friday for Barack and Michelle Obama. Battling "Obama fatigue." (8/08/2008 00:01:03 AM) Obama denies rift with Clinton (8/07/2008 17:21:01 PM) Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life resource on McCain, Obama and religion. (8/07/2008 16:11:09 PM) Clinton sidesteps question about placing her name in nomination at the convention. (8/07/2008 14:50:18 PM) Dueling videos. UPDATE Republican National Committee, Democratic National Committee on McCain (8/07/2008 14:42:26 PM) Michelle Obama tells ABC's Robin Roberts when it come to putting daughters in public eye, still "figuring this out." Talked to Hillary, Tipper Gore. Transcript. (8/07/2008 12:12:50 PM) Obama family starts week long Hawaii vacation on Friday. (8/07/2008 11:35:26 AM) Ladies Home Journal Barack and Michelle interview. What keeps Obama up at night. (8/07/2008 11:29:25 AM)

The Oprah-bama factor
Stumping in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina
Consumers clamor to buy "Oprah's Favorite Things." Now we'll soon know if Oprah Winfrey can translate her ability to sell books, products, magazines and herself to politics.
• 'I'm out of my pew'
• Video: Obama speaks at Change Rocks
• Obama rocks vote with Wilco
• Lynn Sweet blogs from Iowa

Obama's family tree
Warriors and presidents
One of his ancestors accused a fellow New England colonist of witchcraft and later stole from the governor's house. Another had two brothers killed by American Indians, who scalped one brother and kidnapped the other's daughter.
• Obama's family tree
• Interactive: Family tree
• Photos: Obama's family tree
• Bios of family members
• Special section: Barack Obama
• jump: Trace your family tree
• Political coverage: Sweet blog

McCain says Obama wants to forfeit war Obama says hello to Bayh Man charged in Fla. with threatening to kill Obama We can deny it, but race slithers into campaign Obama's Muslim coordinator out Obama reverses stand on drilling Oberweis on energy: Produce more, use less Biggert's challenger keeps fundraising pace Obama campaign raised $52 million in June Clinton says he's ready to campaign for Obama Porter Council Council at-large -- GOP Porter County Commissioner - GOP Indiana State Representative Dist. 10 - Democrat Indiana Senate Dist 2 - Democrat Lake County school board races Political chicanery only circumvents the democratic process Register to vote at Crete library Will candidates file petitions for 2008 election Mayor: I can be police chief and campaign Special election nearly complaint free Romney endorsing McCain School District 203 gets funds for facilities Biggert takes 13th Dist. primary in landslide Healy, Cassioppi get GOP bid for DuPage Co. Board Virginia is for voters Obama: Is against reparations for slavery Ask AP Explosive race issue arises in campaign Details sometimes fall away as McCain campaigns
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