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Obama has a substantial lead in the polls. Is it too much for McCain to overcome?

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We want to see your personal photos with Barack Obama, John McCain, Joe Biden, and Sarah Palin. Send the best shots of you and the candidates to campaignphotos@usnews.com and we'll post the best on our website over the coming weeks.

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Forget stocks. Historical artifacts are where the big dollars are, and one is going up for sale.

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There are lots of factors that make a Democratic victory uncertain.

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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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