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Fresh from accepting the Republican nomination for president, John McCain took his campaign to a suburb north of Milwaukee on Friday. More Details


Throughout the Democratic and Republican national conventions, WISC-TV reporter Jessica Arp is touring Wisconsin to talk to the residents about what they think of their proposals, what issues matter to them and the impact of the coming election. More Details
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CNN Race To '08 Podcasts

The Democrats Meet In Convention In A Little Over Two Weeks. CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser And CNN's John Lisk Talk About A Little Disagreement Over Hillary Clinton At The Convention.  Listen

John McCain's Ad Comparing Barack Obama's Campaign To Paris Hilton Draws A Response From The Hotel Heiress. CNN Political Contributor Roland Martin And CNN's John Lisk Take A Look  Listen

CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser And Bill Caiaccio Discuss Why Vice President Dick Cheney Might Not Be At The Republican Convention.  Listen

Reality Check

The mudslinging continues in presidential ads statewide. A recent ad from the Barack Obama campaign goes after John McCain for alleged ties to big oil.More Details
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Campaign 2008

How to Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain compare on the issues you care most about? Find out in our interactive. More Details


Presidential Race

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The 2008 presidential race is on, and you can compare the candidates here. More Details


Delegate Count:

Democrats Total

2,118 Needed (Explainer)

1.Obama2,129
2.Clinton1,910.5
3.Edwards8 (Out)
Republicans Total

1,191 Needed (Explainer)

1.McCain1,413
2.Huckabee286 (Out)
3.Romney260 (Out)
4.Paul19

Source: Associated Press

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Madison Civics Club

The Madison Civics Club has announced its new season of speakers. More Details


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This Day In Political History

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We've created a gallery, updated daily, of important moments in U.S. political history in November. More Details


Inside Iraq

An Army soldier is framed by an arch at the citadel in Kirkuk, Iraq, on Oct. 15, 2007.
On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War, get the latest headlines, view the latest video and check out interactive presentations of how we got to this point. More Details


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