Early fraud claims 'taint' poll

An elder statesman of the Republican Party cast doubt on the legitimacy of the presidential election this week.

Democrats are finally out and proud

Sam, the hotel waiter, wasn't at breakfast on Friday morning. For the three weeks I have been in Roanoke we have talked politics over the buffet.

'I'm not George W'

Despite strong words, the final debate is unlikely to be the game-changer McCain had hoped for.

McCain, Obama and the plumber who is a US sensation

It came so close to being remembered as the hockey mom election. But, doggone it, hockey moms will just have to wait another four years.

TV debates rarely swing it, but let voters test the timber

The presidency is not won or lost by televised knockabout, but Obama has taken the opportunity to confirm his credentials.

McCain takes off the gloves in final debate with Obama

John McCain went for the jugular in his final debate with Barack Obama on Wednesday as he sought to revive his flagging White House hopes.

McCain in make-or-break face-off with Obama

Republican John McCain has a third and final chance to debate his way back into contention when he faces Barack Obama in New York later on Wednesday.

Obama has four-point lead on McCain

Democrat Barack Obama has a four-point national lead over Republican John McCain as the White House rivals head into their final debate.

Bush's dog days, his enemies' glee

George W Bush's presidency is losing international influence, but it would be foolish to write obituaries for American power.

McCain vows: I'll be back

In a career littered with comebacks, Republican John McCain is now vowing one more effort to overhaul Barack Obama's commanding poll lead.

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