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Claiming reformist mantle, McCain hits campaign trail

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - John McCain is appealing to donors
through e-mail this morning, saying the Republican ticket is the one that stands for reform in Washington.

In his acceptance speech last night, McCain vowed that as president he would end the "constant partisan rancor" in Washington. He said he'll reach out his hand to any who'll help him "get this country moving again."

In that morning e-mail, he also denounces "Democratic operatives" who he says "have stooped lowered than anyone could have imagined." The dig appears to be a reference to Palin's announcement earlier this week that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is five months pregnant. The Alaska governor says Internet rumors prompted her to make the revelation.

McCain and Palin left Minnesota immediately after the convention
wrapped up last night. They'll campaign together today in Wisconsin
and Michigan.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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