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Headlines as of today:
Keeping Quiet A McCain-Palin ad claims Obama has been “mum” on the economic crisis. That’s false.
Call of the Wild A wildlife group’s ad attacks Palin for supporting the shooting of wolves from airplanes. She does, but there’s more to it than that.
‘Born Alive’ Baloney An abortion survivor claims she would have died if Obama had his way. She’s wrong. But Obama’s counterattack misfires too.
Guilt and Associations McCain once again tries to tar Obama with the controversies of others
Out of Context on Health Care Obama ad twists McCain’s words on health care “deregulation.”
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