McCain Defends Bush on Mission Accomplished Banner
McCain says Bush should not be blamed for the Mission Accomplished banner while criticizing errors in early Iraq war actions. He credits himself with advocating the surge and argues banner wording diverged from ground realities. Obama and Clinton respond by accusing leaders of misleading the public and calling for a strategic reset.
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Obama Clinton race tightens over gas tax debate
A South Bend poll shows Obama leading Clinton 47 to 45 with momentum slipping from a month earlier. Both campaigned in Indiana focusing on health care and ending the war while the gas tax proposal becomes their clearest contrast.
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Clinton loyalist shifts to Obama in pivotal race
Former Democratic National Committee chair Joe Andrew announced he switched allegiance from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama in Indianapolis. Andrew cited desire to end the division, praised Obamas stance on the gas tax holiday and Wright controversy, and said he will urge other superdelegates to back Obama.
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