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Obama Tours War Zone in Afghanistan

Obama's Combat Zone Tour

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Kicking off a tour of war zones and foreign capitals, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama arrived in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday. Seen here with military personnel and a local leader, it is Obama's first trip to the country.
See also: Iraqi PM Backs Obama Withdrawal Plan

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Top McCain Adviser Quits Over Remarks

'Nation of Whiners'

Phil Gramm in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jan. 18, 2008Charles Dharapak, AP

Former Texas Sen. Phil Gramm, above, told The Washington Times earlier this month that the U.S. was "a nation of whiners" in a "mental recession." John McCain quickly rejected his adviser's comments, saying that "Phil Gramm does not speak for me. I speak for me."

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McCain Backers Not Fired Up, Poll Finds

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John McCain's supporters don't have the same feverish energy and loyalty that Barack Obama's do, according to a new poll by The Associated Press and Yahoo. Nearly 30 percent of Obama's backers say the election is exciting compared to less than 10 percent of McCain's, the poll finds.

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Obama Raised $52 Million in June

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The presidential campaign of Barack Obama reports the second best fundraising month of the year, hauling in $52 million in June. While Democrats in general also enjoyed a fundraising jump, they are still behind Republican rival John McCain's campaign and the GOP when it comes to raking in donations.
Also See: Obama Infuriated at Criticism of Wife
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Poll Finds Obama Still Faces Racial Gap

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Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign is a sign that America's racial divisions are eroding, right? Not exactly. A New York Times/CBS News poll finds blacks and whites deeply divided on Obama and his rival, Republican John McCain, as well as the state of race relations as a whole. The Times has the full story.

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McCain Vows to 'Get Osama bin Laden'

In a major speech, John McCain vows to capture Osama bin Laden and says that the U.S. troop buildup in Iraq should be a blueprint for success in Afghanistan. The likely Republican presidential nominee slams Democratic rival Barack Obama's call for a withdrawal from Iraq, saying such a move would be tantamount to declaring defeat.
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