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The cover, now being displayed endlessly on cable TV, speaks louder than any efforts by obama supporters to stop the smears. And negative images burn their way into the consciousness of voters in ways that cannot be erased by facts.

CINCINNATI (Reuters) - Democratic White House hopeful Barack obama on Monday urged blacks to take more responsibility for improving their own lives, standing firm on a tough message that has been criticized by some African Americans.

The New Yorker cover only reinforces the silly obama rumors.

AP - obama says he'd send at least 7,000 more troops to Afghanistan while ending the war in Iraq ... McCain tells Hispanic group that free trade helps all; pledges aid for those who lose jobs ... obama tells fellow blacks at NAACP convention they must show more personal responsibility ... New Yorker cover depicts obama as Muslim, wife as armed terrorist ... Palestinian official:

Barack Obama’s presidential campaign will open four offices across Colorado on Tuesday.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - presidential foes john mccain and Barack obama clashed on Monday over the U.S. role in Iraq, with McCain questioning his rival's judgment as obama pushed for a new strategy to boost troop levels in Afghanistan.

AP - Democrat Barack obama said Monday that as president he would send at least two more combat brigades to Afghanistan, where U.S. soldiers face rising violence and endured their deadliest attack in three years on Sunday.

Poll: 72 percent of Americans say McCain would be good commander-in-chief.

McCain, obama struggle to keep enthusiastic supporters on message.

Democrat Barack obama said Monday that as president he would send at least two more combat brigades to Afghanistan, where U.S. soldiers face rising violence and endured their deadliest attack in three years on Sunday.