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Wednesday, Oct. 08, 2008

Despite fighting words, few expect punches

By: BEN SMITH and JONATHAN MARTIN

While both sides seemed to be in a brawling mood, aides say tonight's debate is no place to throw a punch. See also: Talking points could fall flat

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Debate II: McCain struggles to derail Obama

By: CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN and BILL NICHOLS

By night's end, while McCain knocked Obama back on his heels at times, Democrats felt their nominee had made no missteps.

McCain loses by not winning

By: ROGER SIMON

Barack Obama and John McCain traded punches, but no knockout blow, at the second presidential debate.

McCain proposes bailout for homeowners

By: POLITICO STAFF

Here are details of the plan Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) announced during Tuesday night's presidential debate.

RNC ad arm expands to Me., N.C., Fla.

By: JONATHAN MARTIN

The GOP's independent expenditure arm is trying to bolster defenses in states GOP won four years ago.

Politico's Swing State Map features the most recent RealClearPolitics polling average in the most competitive states as identified by Politico. Electoral votes are assigned to the current RCP polling leader in each state listed.

Obama 2,144.5

Clinton 1,906.5

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Huckabee 278

Paul 14

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