Old events fuel new campaign attacks in Asheville rally
McCain and Obama camps traded accusations after new ads revived decades old controversies. Palin and Gibbs clashed on air about smears while Obama challenged McCain over Keating Five links and Ayers ties.
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Debate stakes rise as insults color second showdown
The May 4 town hall debate at Belmont University in Nashville pits McCain and Obama in a contest shaped by economic turmoil. Both campaigns trade barbs over ties to Ayers and Wright, with Obama courting undecided voters amid volatile markets and lingering Keating Five criticism.
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