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August 15, 2008
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Another Close Race
Though the campaign has been under way for months, many -- maybe even most -- voters won't tune in until September. When they do, they'll find a tight race that could go either way. This week's Kiplinger Letter looks at what each candidate is trying to do to win your support.
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