McCain Campaigns in ABQ

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Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., participates in a rally with his wife Cindy in Albuquerque today. McCain is scheduled to debate Democratic rival Barack Obama in the second of three presidential debates.

McCain Comes Out Swinging Against Obama in NM
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  John McCain brought his Republican presidential campaign to the swing state of New Mexico today for the fifth time since May, but this trip focused less on what McCain could do for America and more on what Democrat Barack Obama hasn't and wouldn't do. In previous visits, McCain has touted his experience and his plans should he become president. But the candidate, on the eve of the next presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn., used much of today's rally to accuse his opponent of saying one thing but doing another. Monday, Oct. 06, 2008 (updated 6:04 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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Journal Poll: Udall Has Large Lead Over Pearce By Jeff Jones / Copyright © 2008 Albuquerque Journal Journal Politics Writer   Tom Udall so far has a big lead over Steve Pearce in the contest for the U.S. Senate seat that longtime Republican Sen. Pete Domenici will retire from after the end of the year, a Journal Poll found. Obama Has 5 Points on McCain Oct. 5 Voters Divided on Palin's Worth to GOP Ticket Oct. 5 Half of New Mexicans Optimistic on Economy Oct. 5 McCain To Make Rally Stop at UNM Today Associated Press   Republican presidential candidate John McCain will be in New Mexico today. The event will be held at the University of New Mexico's Student Union Building at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. APS Supports Funding Formula By Andrea Schoellkopf / Journal Staff Writer   The Albuquerque board of education Friday endorsed a revamped state public school funding formula that would bring in more money for programs. City to Cut Lane on Lead, Coal By Lloyd Jojola/ Journal Staff Writer   Hoping to drop traffic speeds and make things better for bicycles and pedestrians, the city is about to make changes to Lead and Coal SE between Washington and Broadway.

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Justice System Drags Its Feet in Beating Case
By Joline Gutierrez Krueger/ Journal Staff Writer
  It was supposed to be over today, but, of course, it isn't. Justice walks a rocky road barefoot and bum-kneed, and today it was going nowhere.

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