Author: Robert Barnes
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Scalia showdown is opening round of long fight over Supreme Court’s future
The debate over a replacement for the late Justice Antonin Scalia marks the beginning of a ferocious battle for ideological control of the U.S. Supreme Court that could drag on for years and see the court swing multiple times between the political poles. Groups on both sides of the political divide are raising money and…
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McCain, Obama head to White House; debate in limbo
WASHINGTON – Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama will abandon the campaign trail Thursday for a bipartisan meeting at the White House, as the financial crisis gripping the nation roiled the presidential race and left the first debate between the nominees in limbo.President Bush called Obama Wednesday evening to invite him to attend the meeting,…