The latest on the candidates . . .

McCain
Palin Allies Report Rising Camp Tension Politico

Makes Hay of Obama Inaugural Address Report The Washington Post

Kyl, in Interview, Voices Doubt about Chances Arizona Daily Star

Bettors Give Bid Long Odds Politico

Insists Polls Are Misleading Financial Times


Obama
A New Cause for Confidence – and for Caution The Boston Globe

Rally Pulls Record-Setting Crowd The Denver Post

Assembles a Volunteer Army in Florida St. Petersburg Times

Offering Closing Case to Voters in Ohio Associated Press


State of the Race
End of Battle Centers on Turf Bush Carried The New York Times

Fearing Election Day Losses, Some in GOP Look to Rebuild The Boston Globe

Poll Gives Obama 8-Point Va. Lead The Washington Post

Election’s Endgame Is No Sure Thing Los Angeles Times

McCain, Obama Campaign Hard in Final Stretch USA Today

Campaigns Meet on Blue Battlefield Pittsburgh Post-Gazette