Politics: On Primary Day, McCain Seeks Political Comeback

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August 24, 2010 Politics

Political Memo On Primary Day, McCain Seeks Political Comeback By MARC LACEY Senator John McCain holds a comfortable lead going into Arizona's primary Tuesday, when Floridians and Alaskans will also vote. Times Topics: John McCain State in Play Weight of Bush Ties at Issue in Ohio Senate Race By CARL HULSE Democrats are having mixed success in painting Rob Portman as the personification of the Bush years. Times Topics: Rob Portman ADVERTISEMENT 2010 Midterms The Caucus 10 Questions for Marco Rubio By JEFF ZELENY With Florida's Senate primary on Tuesday, the candidate talked about the Republican Party, the Tea Party and more. Rangel on the Hot Seat in Debate By MICHAEL BARBARO In an appearance with his challengers, Representative Charles B. Rangel faced attacks in the heart of his Harlem district and lashed out at the president. Boehner to Blast Obama on Economy By CARL HULSE The minority leader planned Tuesday to use a speech in his home state to lay out a case for giving Congressional power back to Republicans. The Caucus Sherrod Turns Down Job Offer By BERNIE BECKER Shirley Sherrod said Tuesday that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had pressed hard for her to return to the department. For the Obamas, Books and Board Games By JACKIE CALMES Rain and winds are not dampening vacation fun for president and his family, a press aide says. ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

White House Mulls Response to Judge's Stem Cell Ruling By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and GARDINER HARRIS A federal judge's ruling that temporarily blocks federal financing for embryonic stem cell research stunned advocates. New York Is Among the States to Win Education Grants By SAM DILLON and JENNIFER MEDINA The winners in the second round of the Race to the Top competition will share $3.4 billion in federal funds. Times Topics: Race to the Top Post a Comment Multimedia Slide Show: Campaigning for Democrats, Including Himself President Obama completed on Wednesday a three-day campaign swing intended to shore up the fortunes of Democratic candidates still willing to stand beside him and his deteriorating approval ratings. Slide Show: An Attorney's Successful Prosecutions Chicagoans are familiar with the high-profile cases Patrick J. Fitzgerald has pursued. ADVERTISEMENT

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