Candidates look for edge in weekend races
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Louisiana, a state physically and economically damaged by Hurricane Katrina, could be a key political state this year -- something not lost on both Democratic campaigns as they drum up last-minute votes.
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While the race for the White House draws most of the public's political attention between now and Election Day, operatives of both parties and private-sector industries will focus a good deal of effort on state races.
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Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama slugged it out in a new round of presidential nominating contests Saturday, scrambling for precious delegates and an elusive edge.
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For Saturday's crucial primary, the GOP candidates are busy reframing the issues and shoring up their conservative credentials
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Some of the top contests among Tuesday's primary elections:
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Term-limited state politicians and presidential campaign consultants bring high-level intensity to a city race.
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THE RACE: The presidential race for Republicans, Democrats nationally.
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President Bush and challenger John F. Kerry were still searching early this morning for the crucial edge in a handful of battleground states in an election
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It may be hard for Michigan residents not to trip over a presidential candidate, campaign workers or a presidential friend or family member this weekend.
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Leading presidential contenders took to the hustings and the airwaves today in the key states of tomorrow's Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses, a round of contests that offers the biggest one-day haul of delegates en route to the Republican and Democratic nominations.
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Who's on the ballot, and who are the front-runners
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The presidential race  shifted to new battlegrounds on Sunday, as Republican John  McCain looked for momentum from a big win and top Democrats  paid homage to slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King.
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Both Democratic nominee John Kerry and US President George W Bush have campaigned in two key marginal states that could decide the result of the presidential election, just over a fortnight away.
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ST. LOUIS  - Republican presidential candidate John McCain sought to win over skeptical conservatives on Friday as the crucial "Super Tuesday" coast-to-coast nominating contest loomed.
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Political fires are still burning brightly ahead of this weekend's elections
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Both candidates worked hard to keep the focus on their opponent's record.
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Both candidates are making their final blitzes through several swing states in the waning hours of the campaign, delivering punchier and sharper critiques.