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"There's Just One Day Left Until We Take America in a New Direction!"
The GOP nominee kicks off his final push to Election Day with a midnight rally in Miami, Florida. "We need to win Florida on November 4th, and with your help – we’re going to win here, and bring real change to Washington." Read full remarks here. Check out details of the rally from the Washington Post, Miami Herald and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Permalink
Obama to Couric: "Laws Have to Be Obeyed"
The Land of Lincolner discusses the situation with his aunt allegedly living in Boston illegally during an interview with CBS anchor Katie Couric. "If she is violating laws those laws have to be obeyed... Obviously that doesn't lessen my concern for her, I haven't been able to be in touch with her." Full quote here. More airs on CBS' "Early Show" Monday. Permalink
OBAMA AND THE BOSS ROCK CLEVELAND
The Democrat says he's been "feeling good" the past couple of days during a rally with rocker Bruce Springsteen in Cleveland, Ohio Sunday. "You start thinking maybe we might be able to win an election on November 4." Calms the crowd when it starts to drizzle during the outdoor rally. "It's OK, we've been through an eight-year storm... Sunshine is on the way." Comes after Springsteen warmed up a crowd of 80,000 that gathered following the Browns football game. Permalink
Poll: Obama Closing Strongly
From ABC News/WashPost tracking poll: Obama 54, McCain 43 Sustained advantage on the economy and taxes aiding the Illinois Senator. Read more here. Poll conducted Oct. 28-31. Error margin: 2.5 points. Permalink
Hip-Hop Stars Stump for Obama in South Florida
Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Mary J. Blige canvass the battleground state Sunday, tell voters not to be scared away from the polls by long lines. Blige: "Please do something different. Barack Obama is a true example of something different. He's a true example of something our children can have in the future..." Plus: TIME's Padgett on whether or not Florida will be able to avoid chaos this year. Permalink
Obama Steps Carefully on Gay Marriage
In an interview with MTV airing Monday, the nominee discusses his stance against gay marriage-- but also against California's Proposition 8, which would prohibit the practice. "Usually, our constitutions expand liberties, they don't contract them." Click above to watch a clip. Permalink
Giuliani: Biden "One of the Best Campaigners for the GOP"
On an RNC media call the former New York City mayor mocks Biden for his "international crisis" statement, says they hope he "left a gem behind" in Florida like he did when in Seattle. "So far he's done a better job for us than some of the Republican surrogates. We're grateful he's in [Florida] and we hope they have him keep talking through Election Day." Laughs a question on what the campaign could have done differently, says that's not something you ask the Sunday before an election. Permalink
Obama: "Go Vote Now. Do Not Delay!”
At a rally in Columbus before an estimated 60,000 supporters, the Democrat urges Ohioans to get themselves and their friends to the polls. "Columbus, don't believe for a second that this election is over." Read his prepared remarks here. Tips his hat to McCain on "SNL." "John McCain was funny yesterday." "That's part of what our politics should be about-- being able to laugh at each other, and being able to laugh at ourselves." Introducing her husband, Michelle Obama praises his "grace and poise and honesty and respect and consistency." Permalink
Palin Rallies the Show-Me State
The VP candidate campaigns in Jefferson City, Missouri. Her second rally of the day; she has four more scheduled. Permalink
**WRIGHT NOW**
and we had it ready, but it just didn't seem like enough firepower to matter," said Obama's chief strategist, David Axelrod. Permalink
Biden Calls Out Protesters at Florida Rally
As a group of protesters wailed outside of Biden's FSU rally, he seized the opportunity to call for an end to the politics of division. "We can't moan about the politics of division unless after this election's over, God willing we win, we reach out to the very people out in the outer parking... Somebody's got to be big enough to stand up and end it." , 12:30 PM
"My Friends, the Mac Is Back!"
The Arizonan reprises a popular campaign slogan while trying to reassure supporters in Wallingford, Pennsylvania Sunday that he's still confident he can win this race on Tuesday. Also, surprisingly offers some warm words for Bush: "I think that Tom Ridge — and President Bush — deserve some credit for the fact there’s not been another attack on the United States of America since 9/11." Permalink
Obama Team Hedges on Press Conference Offer
Hours after the Land of Lincolner tells reporters he'll take press questions on Wednesday, spokeswoman Linda Douglass says he may not, after all. Douglass says he'll meet with the press before the end of the week, "but don't count on Wednesday." Meanwhile, ABC's Jake Tapper shouts another tarmac question at the candidate. Read pool report here, and original pool report here. Permalink
Black: McCain "Probably Going to Win Pennsylvania and Iowa"
Top McCain adviser Charlie Black tells reporters on the press plane Sunday that his candidate is "in a good position in every Red state," feels confident in some key swing states. Cites recent polling that shows the race tightening. Permalink
POLL: OBAMA STILL OUT AHEAD
Latest CNN national poll among likely voters: Obama 53, McCain 46 Dates conducted: Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Error margin: 3.5 points. See more poll results here. Permalink
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