The latest on the candidates . . .

McCain
To Launch Fresh Attack on Obama’s Tax Plan The Wall Street Journal

Presses on With Antitax Theme The Boston Globe

Seeks to Portray Obama as an Extreme Liberal Los Angeles Times

In Uphill Battle, Winning Is an Option The New York Times

Polls Point to Struggle The Washington Post


Obama
As an Issue, Taxes Favor Him The Washington Post

Outspends in Health Care Ads Politico

Polls Show Gaining Among Bush Voters The New York Times

Says McCain Puts Main Street Last CNN

Urges Indianapolis Crowd to Vote Early Indianapolis Star


State of the Race
Blame Game: GOP Forms Circular Firing Squad Politico

New Polls Paint Bleak Battleground Map for McCain Campaign McClatchy

McCain, Obama Both Target President Bush Los Angeles Times

Black Turnout is Strong in Early Voting in South Associated Press

Polls Show Obama Ahead in Florida St. Petersburg Times

Obama Leading Michigan by 14 Points The Detroit News