Thursday’s quickie political briefing
Today's video: For those who've had enough of the Red State/Blue State discussion.
Asked how many houses he and his wealthy wife own, McCain not really sure
Obama outspends McCain in July $55 million to $32 million; most of money pays for advertising
After years of Democratic dominance, McCain sees opportunity in the upper Midwest
McCain, Obama agree to 3 presidential debates, 1 vice presidential
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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Barack Obama campaigns in the Virginian towns of Chester and Chesapeake. John McCain has no publicly scheduled events.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“It’s been almost 50 years. I’m thinking it’d have to be a perfect storm.” — T.J. Thomson, lead organizer for the grassroots Idaho for Obama campaign, on the odds of a Democrat winning the state in a presidential election.
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STAT OF THE DAY
Republican John McCain spent nearly $19 million on producing and placing advertising spots in July, according to documents submitted to the Federal Election Commission. Democrat Barack Obama spent about $33 million on producing and airing commercials.