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McCain has 3 weeks to reverse Obama lead

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Republican John McCain, his presidential hopes battered by chaos in the American economy, has just three weeks left to come up with a consistent campaign message to close the widening gap. Full story

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Schieffer to lead last debate

John McCain and Barack Obama will meet for their last debate Wednesday, with CBS News' Bob Schieffer directing the discussion. Full story


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  Obama supporter Gov. Jon Corzine, D-N.J., and McCain supporter Rob Portman discuss financial recovery plans.

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