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STOP THE PRESSES
as president of the United States." After a woman calls Obama "an Arab" McCain interrupts to say: "No, ma'am. He is a decent family man with whom I happen to have some disagreements." Permalink
Independent Ad Challenges Obama's Record With Sex Abusers
Latest Committee for Truth in Politics TV spot alleges Obama voted for legislation as an Illinois state senator that allowed for the early release for convicted sex offenders. Says majority of sexual abusers in prison committed their crime against a child, uses several stills of children playing before showing Obama near a prison cell and next to a kid crossing the street. Watch ad above. Permalink
Spouse in Play
McCain surrogate: Michelle Obama should be questioned on Ayers ties. John Murtagh, whose childhood home was firebombed by the Weather Underground, says on a McCain conference call that Michelle Obama should face questions on her relationship with Ayers and his wife. "I would emphasize that we've all been focusing on Senator Obama. I think we need to speak to his wife." Listen to the call here. Michelle Obama and and Ayers' wife worked at the same Chicago law firm beginning in the 1980s. Permalink
Biden: "These Ads Are Ridiculous"
In an unannounced TV spot airing in Ohio, the Democratic veep takes aim at a third-party ad highlighting Obama's ties with Rezko, Wright and Ayers. Biden: "They don't work in our campaign, and they won't work in our White House." Click above to watch. Permalink
Judge Orders State to Preserve Palin E-mails
Anchorage Superior Court Judge rules the state must keep any government-related e-mails the governor sent from private accounts. Palin has occasionally used personal accounts to conduct state business; her Yahoo! accounts were hacked last month. Permalink
Poll: Obama Up Double Digits
Latest Newsweek numbers, among registered voters: Obama 52, McCain 41 Poll also says Obama leads among both men and women and all age groups, including those over 65 years old. Dates conducted: Oct. 8-9. Error margin: 4 points. Read more here. Permalink
Defending the Mountain State
Politico: "Palin has scheduled a bus tour through a state that until, roughly, now, everyone had assumed was safely McCain's." Permalink
Palin to Donors: Obama "Putting Ambition Above Country"
The Alaska Gov. cites a disputed Washington Times report suggesting Obama encouraged an Iraqi official to delay an agreement to extend the presence of American troops while fundraising in Ohio. "Obama apparently tried to undermine our government’s official efforts to reduce troops in Iraq. If this is true, again, it is a stunning example of putting ambition above country." Obama camp has denied that claim. Permalink
Fox Poll Favors Obama
From Fox News/Opinion Dynamics, among registered voters: Obama 46, McCain 39 To see how that compares with recent polls click here. Poll also finds 32% are less likely to support Obama due to his connection with Ayers, while 16% are less likely to support McCain due to his link with Charles Keating. Conducted Oct. 8-9. Error margin: 3 points. Permalink
Biden: McCain Seeking "to Stop You From Paying Attention"
Speaking in Missouri Friday, the VP nominee says the Arizonan is trying to "take the lowest road to the highest office in America." Referring to McCain's recent attacks on Obama, says: "Every single false charge, every single baseless accusation is an attempt to stop you from paying attention to what is affecting your daily lives, to what is happening at your kitchen table." Permalink
Aide: Obama Still Condemns Ayers
Spokesman Burton elaborates on Obama's comment that he believed William Ayers had been "rehabilitated" when they met: "Senator Obama was referring to his education work but he of course does not believe that work absolves him of the despicable acts that he committed 40 years ago." Permalink
McCain Topper: Campaign Shouldn't Become "CNBC News Show on the Stock Market"
Manager Rick Davis tells reporters on a media call he "can't imagine a situation" where a campaign would issue daily statements on the volatility of the stock markets. "It doesn't mean we don't care and aren't trying to do something about it, it's just I'm not exactly sure what you'd say everyday." Permalink
Dow Falls Slightly After Zigzag Day
After dropping more than 600 points, the Dow rebounds to close down about 128, to 8451. The index swings about 1,000 points during the day. Permalink
NY County Mistakenly Puts "Osama" on Ballot
The absentee ballots sent to voters in Rensselaer County identified the two presidential candidates as "Barack Osama" and "John McCain." Commissioners for the local Board of Elections say they regret the error. Permalink
Michelle Obama Chats With Marie Claire
In the latest issue, the potential first lady talks about Wal-Mart vs. Target, her thoughts of Sarah Palin and how she deals with women swooning over her husband. "I can’t blame them — he’s cute!" Read the interview here. Permalink
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