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    Candidates Vow to Help Swing Voters on Eve of Last Debate

    John McCain and Barack Obama both know that when it comes to the economy, the next president will have to hit the ground running. But the ground keeps shifting and the crisis has produced demands for detailed proposals from both candidates. On Monday, Obama outlined a rescue plan worth about $110 billion.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    John McCain and Barack Obama both know that when it comes to the economy, the next president will have to hit the ground running. But the ground keeps shifting and the crisis has produced demands for detailed proposals from both candidates. On Monday, Obama outlined a rescue plan worth about $110 billion. Yesterday, McCain countered with about $52 billion. After a day when stocks have been falling again, voters will see the candidates under pressure tonight in unpredictable circumstances. We compare what they've come up with so far on foreclosures, investments, home mortgages and all kinds of taxes. With three weeks until election day, which constituencies are they aiming at? In the debate, will McCain attack as promised? Will Obama dare to be dull?

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    3. 42:16Is There Something to the GOP Charges of Voter Fraud?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    The Final Debate and the Economy
    1. 1:45Wall Street Sharply Down Again on Bad Economic News
    2. 7:11Candidates Vow to Help Swing Voters on Eve of Last DebateYou’re reading this
    3. 42:16Is There Something to the GOP Charges of Voter Fraud?
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