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Mon 08 Aug 2008Candidates sharpen campaign tone ahead of convention in Denver
US:DEMOCRATS begin a four-day national convention in Denver today, hoping that Barack Obama's choice of Delaware senator Joe Biden as his running mate will revitalise a campaign that has flagged in recent weeks.
With opinion polls showing the race with Republican John McCain almost neck and neck, Mr Obama and Mr Biden used their first joint appearance at the weekend to herald a sharper campaigning tone.
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