McCain Talks Iraq Policy in N.M. While Obama Tours Va.
GOP Sen. John McCain saw a five point boost in a recent Reuters/Zogby poll as he visited the toss-up state of New Mexico Wednesday. During a town hall meeting in Las Cruces, McCain refuted accusations the he is questioning his Democratic rival's patriotism and further outlined his views on Iraq.
Meanwhile, Democratic hopeful Sen. Barack Obama spoke to voters Virginia while campaigning in the battleground state with former Virginia governor and Democratic convention keynote speaker Mark Warner.
In Martinsville, Va., Obama renewed his warning that Republicans would try to scare voters about his background.
Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.
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GOP Sen. John McCain saw a five point boost in a recent 
