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Values Voters, the Economy and the Presidential Campaign
The traditionally Republican Heartland has become a battleground between McCain and Obama. Are so-called "values voters" more worried about the economy? Also, the US economy contracts, and Obama's America in 30 minutes of prime time TV.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe traditionally Republican Heartland has become a battleground between John McCain and Barack Obama. Are so-called "values voters" more worried about the economy? Are the suburbs and exurbs absorbing small-town and rural America, with lasting political consequences? Also, the US economy contracts, and Obama's 30 minute commercial. What did it say about his vision of America and his possible role in the White House?
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3 storiesThe US Economy Contracts
The US economy grew by 2.8 percent in the second quarter of this year. In the third quarter, the Commerce Department said today, it shrank by .3 percent with contractions in domestic spending and business investment. Kevin Hall is national economics correspondent for McClatchy newspapers.
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To upset Barack Obama next Tuesday, John McCain is counting on a conservative base in small towns, energized by running-mate Sarah Palin .
Read the story35 minObama Takes Over America's TV's
For 30 minutes of prime time on broadcast and cable outlets last night, Barack Obama made what was inevitably called the " closing argument " of his presidential campaign.
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