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Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has earned a reputation as an attack dog on the campaign trail, but she softened her tone on Sunday. In St. Clairsville, Ohio, Palin spoke to an audience about workers rights and her love of small town America. Host Renee Montagne reports.

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has earned a reputation as an attack dog on the campaign trail, but she softened her tone on Sunday. In St. Clairsville, Ohio, Palin spoke to an audience about workers rights and her love of small town America. Host Renee Montagne reports.

In the final lap of the U.S. presidential race some believe Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) attacks against Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) character have gone too far and, for some, are even racist. McCain was sharply criticized after the debate for referring to Obama as "that one."

In the final lap of the U.S. presidential race some believe Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) attacks against Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) character have gone too far and, for some, are even racist. McCain was sharply criticized after the debate for referring to Obama as "that one."

Bill Adair, Washington Bureau Chief for the St. Petersburg Times and editor of PolitiFact.com speaks with host Liane Hansen about the latest crop of political ads in the presidential campaign. Adair analyzes some of political ads by advocacy groups.

Bill Adair, Washington Bureau Chief for the St. Petersburg Times and editor of PolitiFact.com speaks with host Liane Hansen about the latest crop of political ads in the presidential campaign. Adair analyzes some of political ads by advocacy groups.

Political blogger Mindy Finn and Democratic strategist Michael Bassik speak to host Liane Hansen about the vice presidential debate and what the blogosphere is saying about Sarah Palin and Joe Biden. They also discuss online chatter about Tuesday's upcoming presidential debate.

Political blogger Mindy Finn and Democratic strategist Michael Bassik speak to host Liane Hansen about the vice presidential debate and what the blogosphere is saying about Sarah Palin and Joe Biden. They also discuss online chatter about Tuesday's upcoming presidential debate.