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Election '08: Behind the Headlines

The Presidential Candidates

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama agree on one thing: Voters are looking for a big change in the direction the country is heading. So it’s only natural that both candidates are promising change, while claiming their opponent is all talk. What kind of change do you want, and who do you think will deliver? Learn about the candidates’ backgrounds and plans for important issues, from the economy to the war in Iraq.

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