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Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP)

 

Published 7/29/2008 at Yahoo! News: Politics News

AP - Economic and international issues draw Obama's attention amid a day of private meetings ... Va. Gov. Tim Kaine won't discuss whether Obama is considering him for running mate ... McCain steps back from 'no new tax' pledge, gets rebuked by conservative anti-tax group ... Obama, DNC look to mobilize Latino voters with $20 million effort, focus on swing states ... Obama tries to win over Clinton supporters, increase lead among women (link)

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