Republican News
Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP)
AP - Obama says McCain should be more specific about economic crisis ... Palin expands criticism of Obama to include Rev. Wright; tones down description of Ayers ... Palin, Democrats cite old events to hurl new campaign attacks ... McCain, Obama campaigns woo new Hispanic citizens as key bloc in swing states ... GOP to file fundraising complaint against Obama, ask for audit of campaign funds
McCain, Obama Avoid Spending Limits, Undermine Public Financing (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Before last month's Republican National Convention, a donor could click a link on John McCain's Web site and give money to his campaign. Since then, www.johnmccain.com still has a link for online contributions, though the money goes to the Republican National Committee.
McCain, Obama Endorse Different Philosophies on Treasury Choice (Bloomberg)
GOP to file fundraising complaint against Obama (AP)
AP - The Republican National Committee plans to file a fundraising complaint against Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign Monday, alleging it has accepted donations that exceed federal limits as well as illegal contributions from foreigners.
Obama doesn't weed out illegal cash, GOP says (Reuters)
Reuters - The Republican Party on Sunday said Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama had not done enough to screen out illegal campaign contributions and asked U.S. election officials to look into the matter.
Obama allies warn McCain camp to back off attacks (AP)
AP - Barack Obama's allies warn that John McCain's attacks on the Democrat's character will lead to the political equivalent of mutual assured destruction: fire your big weapon at your own peril.
McCain Backers Expand Attacks on Obama's Character, Patriotism (Bloomberg)
Todd Palin plans interview in Troopergate probe (AP)
AP - Gov. Sarah Palin's husband is planning to speak to an investigator looking into abuse-of-power allegations against the governor, Todd Palin's lawyer said Saturday. He previously refused to testify under subpoena in a separate probe.
GOP, Democrats battle in Pa. over voter dress code (AP)
AP - Sue Nace thought election volunteers were joking when they told her she would have to remove her T-shirt to vote in the presidential primary last spring.
McCain: Bailout just temporary bandage (AP)
AP - Republican presidential candidate John McCain says the $700 billion government bailout that Congress passed is just a temporary fix and the nation's economy is hurting badly.
