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Protesters at Sarah Palin’s rallies can always expect to be shot down with some choice words from the candidate. But at a rally here today, the confused Alaska governor mistakenly issued a stern rebuke to her own supporters.



Report: Rep. Paid $121K To Former Mistress

Democrat Tim Mahoney, Who Replaced Mark Foley, Calls For Ethics Probe Of Himself After Claims He Paid Off Staffer



Dueling Stimulus Plans On Capitol Hill

After Bailing Out Wall Street, Members Of Congress Push Economic Relief For Main Street

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Stone's "W" Easier On Bush Than Expected

Director: I Feel Empathy, Not Sympathy For Bush, But Moviegoers Need To Judge For Themselves

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McCain Unveils Tough New Rhetoric

Republican Presidential Nominee Vows To Fight For New Direction As Polls Show Him Behind Obama

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From The Road: Palin Reprimands Her Own Supporters

An Awkward Moment For The GOP VP Nominee As She Accidentally Rebukes Supporters Yelling "Louder"



Va. GOP Chief Compares Obama To Bin Laden

Washington Post: Virginia Party Leader Criticized, Including By McCain Team



Obamas Juggle Kids & Campaign With Help

Barack and Michelle Obama Rely Heavily On Group Of Close Friends And Family

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McCain's False Claims On Bill Ayers

False Claims By The GOP Nominee About The Former Weather Underground Leader Tied To Obama



Levi Johnston: It's Not A Shotgun Marriage

Bristol Palin's Fiance Denies Rumors About Him, Discusses His Relationship And The Campaign



Obama Up 10 Points In New Poll

Washington Post: McCain Favorability Ratings Fall As Obama Appears To Be Gaining Momentum



From The Road: Pa. Labor Unions Confront Racism

Steelworkers Union Local Openly Talks About Race Issues While Working To Boost Obama



"The Great Schlep" For Obama

Sarah Silverman Video Is Part Of Effort To Get Young Jews To Go To Fla. To Persuade Their Grandparents To Vote For Him


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