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John McCain and George W Bush are seeking the Republican nomination, and McCain has won Arizona and Michigan, building on a earlier success in New Hampshire after a defeat in South Carolina. McCain supporters see their candidate as attracting minorities, independents, and members of labor unions, all of whom could help to swing a vote. Bush has attacked McCain on the grounds that he has won support from Democrats and independents. Bush benefits from his organization, and closed primaries may benefit him, but thereis still hope for McCain. A bitter battle for the nomination could also lead to problems for the Republicans.
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The southern states will play an important role in the US presidential election, and the region counts with 147 votes in the electoral college. Al Gore's position would be strengthened if he could win five states in the south, and this achievement is possible. Blacks are returning to the South, a factor that could help the Democrats, since returning migrants are less Republican than previously. Race is also an issue that could favor the Democrats if the black turnout is large enough. Republican, George W Bush still has a good chance of performing well in the southern states.
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The US primaries have led to the emergence of two main candidates, George W Bush and Al Gore, while John McCain and Bill Bradley have withdrawn. The result has not allowed either main candidate to retain dignity, with both twisting the records of their opponents maliciously. The US is undergoing technological and demographic change, yet this is not reflected in the political system or by the two main parties, the Republicans and Democrats. The non-committed voters will be the key to the election.
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