Battleground Dispatches for Sept. 29
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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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roundup Plus: Oracle extends deadline on PeopleSoft bid...MLB sells game clips for 99 cents...TiVo hires marketing chief...Jail time for California swappers?
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Next stop: Florida primary on Tuesday, Jan. 29
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Obama focuses on economy after latest primary wins; McCain fattens GOP lead ... McCain rallies House GOP members behind him as he looks toward the general election ... Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign chief backs Obama's presidential bid ... Sharpton: Seating Florida, Michigan delegates would be 'grave injustice'
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Polls finds high expectations for the next president, but doubts about changing Washington ... Romney to go on the air in California, other Super Tuesday states ... California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to endorse McCain
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Obama wins Wisconsin ... McCain inches closer to delegate goal ... Candidate wives' spar over remarks ... Candidates comment on Castro announcement ... ___
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Major election races nationwide that remained unresolved Wednesday morning:
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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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SATURDAY AUTO RACING 11 a.m. - Nextel Cup: Dodge Dealers 400 practice, ESPN2 Noon - Busch Series: RoadLoans.com 200 pole qualifying, Speed
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SATURDAY AUTO RACING 8 a.m. -- Formula One: Grand Prix of Europe qualifying, Speed 4:30 p.m. -- Busch Series: Gateway 250 pole qualifying, ESPN2
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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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Clinton says she has to respond to jabs from Obama ... Cash-strapped Huckabee pulls together enough money for ad Â in limited fashion ... Democrat Dennis Kucinich quits presidential race ... Obama navigates racial minefield in South Carolina
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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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TODAY AUTO RACING 1:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Busch Series Aaron's 312 qualifying at Hampton, Ga., Speed Channel 7 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 qualifying at Hampton, Ga., Speed Channel PRO BASKETBALL 8 p.m. -- Exhibition: Detroit at Minnesota, ESPN 10:30 p.m. -- Exhibition: Phoenix at Sacramento, ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. -- Hawaii at Boise ...
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SATURDAY AUTO RACING 8 a.m. -- Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, Speed 1 p.m. -- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Ohio 250, Ch. 25
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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
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Former President Bush to endorse McCain on Monday in Texas ... Obama poised to get endorsement from powerful union ... Founder of '70s rock band tells Huckabee to quit playing his song ... Clinton will have to get around DNC to seat Michigan and Florida delegates