Battleground Dispatches for Sept. 8
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Here are today's Battleground Dispatches Ã¢ÂÂ a roundup of what is going on right now in the year's hottest races, based on reports from local and national media.
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TOMORROW AUTO RACING 11 a.m. - Craftsman Trucks: Kroger 200 qualifying, Speed Noon - Formula One: Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying, Speed
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TOMORROW AUTO RACING Noon -- NASCAR Nextel Cup: UAW-Ford 500 pole qualifying, Speed 2:30 p.m. -- Craftsman Trucks: John Deere 250, Speed
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Democrats say tax the wealthiest in final debate before Iowa's caucuses ... Clinton campaign adviser out after comment about Obama's teenage drug use ... McCain calls on baseball players to cooperate after Mitchell Report ... Trailing in Iowa, Romney calls Huckabee "too liberal" on a host of issues ... Ron Paul pays Huckabee critics to travel to Iowa ... Obama wants you to be heard ... Edwards talks to Iowa's undecideds ... Clinton strikes intimate family note ... Huckabee's record on women's rights faces increased scrutiny.
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Clinton, Obama trade accusations after rancorous debate ... Republican Fred Thompson quits race ... Huckabee aides forgoing paychecks or leaving campaign ... McCain takes aim on New York, rival Rudy Giuliani's turf ... Clinton to begin advertising in Oklahoma ... Romney uses "Economic Turnaround" for campaign backdrop ... Rep. Bennie Thompson backs Obama's ... Edwards earns union support, discusses details of economic plan
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Huckabee wins GOP caucuses in Iowa .... Giuliani relies on Sunshine State strategy ... NH doubts it will ID push poll culprits before vote ... Romney supports fellow Mormons by using their businesses ... Jesse Jackson and wife split over endorsements ... Judge won't delay Florida primary
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McCain stumps in Michigan; Clinton reviews political roadmap after surprise win ... Obama wins endorsement of SEIU Nevada ... Thompson draws 'line in sand' in South Carolina
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Romney says economic focus that won in Michigan can play in the South ... Obama says he'd change approach to drug war ... Huckabee backs away from hiatus on immigration ... Clinton says preparation for president should be more than inspirational speeches ... With Southern contest looming, Thompson goes on the attack ... Edwards tells Nevada to start 'sea wave of change' by supporting him ... Florida rallies for Rudy ... McCain looks to appeal to South Carolina's reservists, retired military
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Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA Sept. 19
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McCain tells South Carolina voters federal spending is out of control ... Romney to appear on NBC's "Tonight Show" ahead of Nevada and South Carolina contests ... Huckabee says Southern roots help him understand SC ... Campaigns scramble for support in Nevada's unfamiliar territory
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SATURDAY AUTO RACING 10 a.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup: Pocono 500 practice, Speed 1 p.m. -- Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, Speed
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Senior Giuliani campaign staffers forgo paychecks, a sign of possible money troubles ... Arizona Gov. Napolitano to endorse Obama ... Obama, Clinton in fierce competition for South Carolina's black voters
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All eyes on the Iowa turnout ... Huckabee says people count, not money ... Giuliani skips Iowa to campaign in Florida .... Will anyone notice Wyoming caucuses?
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Opponents criticize Huckabee for agreeing to reduce sentences for meth offenders ... McCain says he has never done favors for lobbyists, interest groups ... Clinton says candidates without international experience might be no better than Bush ... Obama looks to NH independents for support ... Giuliani heading home Thursday after hospital checkup for flu-like symptoms ... Bush offers guidance to '08 candidates, says GOP will hold the White House.
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SATURDAY AUTO RACING 8 a.m. - Formula One: Grand Prix of Belgium qualifying, Speed 3 p.m. - Craftsman Trucks: New Hampshire 200, Speed
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McCain challenges idea of trouble with conservatives, picks up nod from Bauer ... Huckabee brushes off calls to abandon GOP presidential race ... For Obama, a weekend of wins, momentum, even a Grammy
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SATURDAY AUTO RACING 3 p.m. -- Craftsman Truck Series: Michigan 200, Speed 5 p.m. -- Busch Series: Meijer 300 pole qualifying, ESPN2