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Thu 09 Sep 2008McCain suspends campaign
Republican White House hopeful John McCain threw the US campaign into turmoil last night by calling for a delay in the first presidential debate to try to forge a Wall Street rescue plan - a surprise move promptly rejected by Democrat Barack Obama.
The shock move came as some polls showed Mr McCain falling behind Mr Obama in their race for the November 4 election. Republicans and the White House welcomed the move as a necessary appeal for both parties to work together, while Democrats suspected a publicity stunt ahead of tomorrow's scheduled debate.
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