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The campaign finance system was designed when a few people wrote big checks. Campaigns, especially Democrat Barack Obama's, are gathering lots of little donations. Finding fraud requires a new paradigm.

Jewish voters are being heavily courted by both presidential candidates. They mostly voted for Democrats until 2004, when Bush made inroads. Now, some say they're reluctant to support Obama given his stance on Palestinians and rumors about his faith.

Jewish voters are being heavily courted by both presidential candidates. They mostly voted for Democrats until 2004, when Bush made inroads. Now, some say they're reluctant to support Obama given his stance on Palestinians and rumors about his faith.

California's Proposition 8 would overturn gay couples' recently granted right to marry. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked congregations to work to pass the measure. Some Mormons are troubled by the church's prominent role in a political fight.

California's Proposition 8 would overturn gay couples' recently granted right to marry. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked congregations to work to pass the measure. Some Mormons are troubled by the church's prominent role in a political fight.

More than 188 million potential voters have signed up to participate in the upcoming presidential election, according to the National Association of Secretaries of State. The projected record turnout signals one of the country's most anticipated elections ever. But some voter rights advocates warn that inadequate state resources could stifle participation.

Sarah Palin came to Cape Girardeau, Mo., a conservative town in a swing state, to energize the conservative base. Polls show the presidential race to be neck and neck in Missouri.

Sarah Palin came to Cape Girardeau, Mo., a conservative town in a swing state, to energize the conservative base. Polls show the presidential race to be neck and neck in Missouri.

Early voting in Florida appears on track to break records, but some have raised concerns about systems in place to verify voters' identities. Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning offers his insight on voting in the state.