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John McCain told Ohioans that steel mills were not coming back. He said, quote, “I know that’s small comfort to you, but I can’t look you in the eye and tell you that those steel mills are coming back,” unquote. McCain advised them instead to take advantage of the economy’s new opportunities.

Barack Obama qualifies his statement about John McCain being a better president than George Bush. Obama said; quote, “To say that John McCain and some of his instincts may be better than George Bush’s, that’s a low bar,” unquote.

Other Republican Election headlines include:

John McCain thinks free trade can help resurrect hard-hit steel towns.
John McCain vows to reach out for the African-American vote.
John McCain promises to halt China toy imports if children are endangered.
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John McCain will accept taxpayer money to finance his general election. It allows him to share campaign costs with the Republican National committee. McCain can now stretch his funds by splitting the cost with the RNC for television advertising and other campaign activities.

John McCain’s visiting America's economically struggling areas. McCain states, quote, "There must be no forgotten places in America, whether they have been ignored for long years by the sins of indifference and injustice, or have been left behind as the world grew smaller and more economically interdependent,” unquote.

Other Republican Election headlines include:

Barack Obama says that John McCain would make a better president than George Bush.
John McCain says winning over Democratic black voters will be tough.
Cindy McCain shares some secrets about her husband.
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John McCain released his tax records. Last year, his total income was more than $771,000. His income consists of his Senate salary, a Navy pension, monthly Social Security income, book royalties, and a wealthy wife. Cindy McCain's fortune is in the $100 million dollar range.

Barack Obama turns his focus on John McCain. He said McCain was out of touch with America's economic woes. He quoted McCain as saying that the country has made great progress economically. McCain's campaign called Obama "recklessly dishonest” and accused Obama of twisting McCain's words out of context.

Other Republican Election headlines include:

John McCain says Americans haven't done well under the Bush administration.
Hillary Clinton's campaign said McCain's age was not a relevant issue.
John McCain gave $105,467 to charity.
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