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Can McCain Use the Debate to Close Gap?

Barack Obama holds a lead in the polls—can John McCain close it?

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Obama Polls Show Him Cleaning Up

Obama’s polling finds that he’s scooping up most new voters and a commanding majority of independents.

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Obama Supporters Spew Hate

Obama supporters seem ready to suppress speech they don't like.

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Ken Walsh (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Having covered the White House for U.S. News full time since 1986, Ken Walsh brings perspective and insight to his magazine column.

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