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McCAIN SPEECH LACKED PALIN’S ELECTRICITY: In his nomination address, John McCain on Thursday recast himself as a seasoned soldier ready to fight the entrenched interests of Washington on behalf of the average American (The Politico). 
“Let me offer an advance warning to the old, big spending, do-nothing, me first, country second, Washington crowd: Change is coming,” McCain said. Embracing his “maverick” reputation, McCain cited his history of corruption investigations and his campaign against wasteful spending as evidence of his toughness and independence. “I don’t work for a party. I don’t work for special interests. I don’t work for myself. I work for you,” he added. But McCain’s decision to use his 45-minute convention address to largely talk past the party activists seated before him and offer an appeal to independent voters carried risks. It produced a stark contrast to the roaring cheers that greeted the stinging, partisan attacks delivered by his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, on Wednesday night. The strategy also risked deflating some of the fresh energy generated by the Palin pick just as the final sprint to November begins. Ronald Wanglin, a Louisiana delegate, called the speech “sincere. But he’s not quite getting the passion that he needs to get. There are people looking to get inspired. Sarah Palin did that last night.” Peter Deputy, an Indiana delegate, said flatly: “After last night’s electricity, I think he came a little short on the energy level, but the message was right.”
CBS POLL HAS RACE TIED AT 42%: The presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain is now even at 42 percent, according to a new CBS News poll conducted Monday-Wednesday of this week. Twelve percent are undecided according to the poll, and one percent said they wouldn’t vote. This is in contrast to a poll conducted last weekend, where the Obama-Biden ticket led McCain-Palin by eight points, 48 percent to 40 percent. McCain has also closed the enthusiasm gap some with Obama, but it still exists. Fifty-five percent of Obama’s supporters are enthusiastic about their choice, and now so are 35% of McCain’s. Last weekend, just 25 percent of McCain’s supporters were enthusiastic about him, compared to 67 of Obama’s supporters.
OBAMA COMING TO TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY: Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama will make a stop in Terre Haute on Saturday to discuss with Indiana families his plan to jump-start the American economy (Terre Haute Tribune-Star). Sen. Obama’s Indiana campaign announced Thursday that he will return to the state to conduct a “Change We Need” discussion at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, 3901 South U.S. 41 in the 4-H Arena. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program begins at 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, however, tickets are required. Free tickets will be available beginning at 9 a.m. todayat the Indiana for Change Terre Haute Office at 509 Wabash Avenue. Adults are limited to two tickets per person, and children under 16 may pick up one ticket. Obama intends to outline his plans for the economy and to discuss how he intends to provide middle class tax relief. The visit comes on the heels of the recent Democratic National Convention, where Obama accepted the nomination of the party. Obama made a stop in Terre Haute in April during the primary election season, when he conducted a town hall meeting at the Terre Haute North Vigo High School gymnasium.
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