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After more than 20 months of campaigning, Barack Obama has made serious headway in several red states, putting pressure on John McCain to defend states President Bush won easily in 2004.

COVERING THE RACE
Telling Sexism From Spin
Pew's Project for Excellence in Journalism director discusses the changing dynamics of covering the race.

CAMPAIGN ADS
Candidates Walk A Thin Line With Targeted Web Ads
Privacy advocates say sites aren't being upfront with visitors they monitor.

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From The Trail

NBC/NJ reporters observe the WH race from the ground level.

Poll Track

Polls show voters are losing confidence in McCain's grasp of the economy.

General Election

Search a comprehensive directory of McCain's and Obama's campaign pledges.

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Sarah Palin
(R-Alaska)

Joe Biden
(D-Del.)

Insiders Poll

The Meltdown Blame Game

National Journal's weekly survey of those in the know gives a look at what players on both sides of the aisle are saying about the issues of the day.

This Week: Congressional insiders blame Wall Street, the administration and even themslves for the current economic crisis.

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This Week: Bill Burton & Douglas Holtz-Eakin

From interviews to analysis, National Journal's weekly look at campaign 2008 includes conversations with the candidates themselves as well as a recap of the top political news and a preview of the week ahead.

This Week: Obama spokesman Bill Burton and McCain policy adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin on the candidates' economic plans. Plus: National Journal's Ronald Brownstein.