Browser To Booth Is Still A Trek On E-lection Day

By LUCAS GRINDLEY
The Internet can raise money, but this election might be its first real test as a get-out-the-vote tool. Perhaps that's why there's so little agreement in the political world over which methods will prove effective. No Subscription Required



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Google Launches New Search For Voters

The search giant is now connecting voters with their nearest polling station through a simplified tool.
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Senate Race Rankings

The Virginia Senate seat tops Amy Walter's and Quinn McCord's list of those most likely to switch party control in November.
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Mark Blumenthal: Mystery PollsterWednesday, Oct. 15, 2008

Dial A Cell, Reach A Dem

By excluding cell-phone-only households, pollsters are probably undercounting Obama's support. No Subscription Required

John Mercurio: PolitiScopeWednesday, Oct. 15, 2008

Catch The Wave

Lesser-known Democratic Senate candidates are benefiting from a rising tide as their party pushes for 60 seats. No Subscription Required

Charlie Cook: Off to the RacesTuesday, Oct. 14, 2008

For GOP, Grim November Looms

Signs point to a second straight blowout at the polls, with Obama holding his lead and the Senate and House poised to turn a deeper blue. No Subscription Required

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McCain Opts For Lower-Profile Ad Launches

Two recent spots leaked online before the campaign issued an official release.

PAC Evokes Hamas & Wright In Obama Attack

New ad seeks to tie Obama to Hamas, Jeremiah Wright and Che Guevara.

Obama Camps Shrugs Off Ayers Attacks

Radio ad promises the former radical would play no role in an Obama WH.

Union Ad Puts Price On Racism

The spot asks blue-collar voters to ignore race and focus on the issues.

Congress

Schumer: Treasury Open To Bank Plan Guidelines

He wants rules imposed on how banks use funds provided by the government.

$250B Capital Infusion Plan Draws Praise

Both parties call plan to invest in banks the quickest fix for credit markets.

Waxman Pressured On Fannie, Freddie Probe

They charge Democrats are delaying a hearing until after the election.

Eager But Splintered GOP Awaits McCain

If elected, would GOP nominee be a maverick reformer or peacemaker?


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Obama's Boost Thanks To Men, White Voters

Democrat gains in battlegrounds, even among previously elusive groups.

McCain Missteps On Economy Hurt Numbers

GOP nominee's low ratings on financial crisis seem to be of his own making.

Political Insiders Poll

Democrats and Republicans see Obama taking the White House.

Getting A Line On Cell-Only Voters

Pollsters are split over concerns that millions of voters are hard to reach because they have only cellphones.

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Palin Tempers Her Tone, Shifting To Economy

Ayers and other personal attacks on Obama take a back seat.

McCain Defends, But Amends, Pointed Attacks

Campaign walks thin line in trying to criticize Obama while toning down pugnacious rhetoric.

Obama Keeps Mum On Potential Spending Cuts

Declines to say which programs might be delayed by economic downturn.

Hotline's Electoral Map

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Q&A: Jason Furman

Obama's economic policy director sounds off on McCain's response to the financial crisis.

Q&A: Joe Trippi

The veteran Democratic strategist describes how Obama has used the Internet to build a "decentralized army" of supporters.

Q&A: Tucker Bounds

McCain spokesman discusses the Arizona senator's reaction to the economic crisis.

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Campaign Promises

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White House Tip Sheets

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Where They Stand

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Swing States Series

National Journal takes a look at the states likely to determine the presidential election's outcome.


Amy Walter: On The TrailTuesday, Oct. 14, 2008

McCain's Missed Opportunities

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