2008 general election state results

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McCain says he enjoyed Palin’s book
Nov. 21: The former GOP presidential candidate says he enjoyed reading “Going Rogue,” and downplayed reported tension between campaign aides as “no big deal.” NBC’s Lester Holt reports.

Obama stays out of health spotlight

Senate Dems hold together, win vote

Republicans: Health bill too expensive

Lincoln: 'I will vote in support' of bill

Obama approval dips below 50% in Iowa

Reid: 'We can see the finish line'

Senate health bill moves forward

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