AP - The Associated Press-Ipsos poll on President Bush and Congress was conducted July 10-14, 2008 and is based on telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,000 adults from all states. The sample included 466 people who identified themselves as Democrats or who lean toward the Democratic Party, and 399 people who identified themselves as Republican or who lean toward the Republican Party.

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AP - Trailer manufacturers defended themselves Wednesday on Capitol Hill, insisting they’re not responsible for FEMA trailers that had toxic levels of formaldehyde, despite Democrats’ claims the companies knew the dangers yet didn’t do anything about it.

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UNITY — On a hot, sultry summer’s day, Democratic presidential runner-up Hillary Clinton and a victorious Barack Obama came to an aptly-named town to implore supporters to unite as the only way to make progress on health care, education reform, energy independence and ending the war in Iraq. … - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Staff Writer

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Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pushed deep into Republican territory in North Dakota on Thursday, saying he saw the potential for a significant political realignment in November’s election.

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U.S. News & World Report - Sen. John McCain’s plans are gradually unfolding for the Republican National Convention in September as he tries to walk a tightrope between conflicting demands.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Ralph Nader still gets hate mail. Strangers stop him to dress him down. Friends and associates who supported him eight years ago have moved on. … - By PAUL FARHI The Washington Post

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AP - Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts.

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CQPolitics.com - Here’s the latest installment in the GOP race to hold New York’s 13th Congressional District seat: Staten Island Republicans have filed to replace deceased candidate Frank Powers with former state Rep. Robert Straniere as their designated candidate.

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WASHINGTON — Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are both proposing dramatic changes to Social Security, taking on the financially fragile “third rail of American politics” that Congress and recent presidents have been unable to repair. … - By PERRY BACON Jr. The Washington Post

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AFP - Regardless of whether Americans elect the Republican John McCain or Democrat Barack Obama president in November, the man who takes up residency in the White House will be a lefty — at least in terms of the hand he favors.

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