9/11 Attacks Hub Shifts in 2012 Campaign Focus
In a rare turn, the 9/11 attacks and related wars fade as central campaign issues. President Obama leads Romney on security but plans to refocus this fall to persuade undecided voters and GOP moderates. Memorial observances mark the day with ceremonies in Washington, Pentagon, and Shanksville.
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Politics Free Ground Zero Sept 11 Ceremony Distance From Politicians
New York AP reports the Sept 11 anniversary at ground zero will exclude politicians this year aiming to honor victims without political overtones. Relatives and officials debate whether keeping politics out erases public memory, as attendance rules allow relatives to read names while officials may still attend.
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