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The Campaign Trail

Harnessing the power of CNN's political team in America and hosted by Jonathan Mann, The Campaign Trail brings international viewers the latest news and highlights on the race for the White House. A fast-paced, 30-minute, what-you-need-to-know look at polls, political plays and analysis, with plenty of election campaign color.

Will 'Troopergate' hurt Palin?

The Republican VP candidate could be hit by political problems stemming from a family divorce

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Election map: State by state

Check out how the presidential election is progressing with our clickable map.

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'Why I should be president' No speech sets out a presidential hopeful's vision like their convention acceptance address. Click here to read and watch Barack Obama's speech to the DNC in Denver. Click here to read and watch John McCain's speech to the RNC in St. Paul.		Campaign�Trail blog Want to know the latest news from the Campaign Trail? Then click here to read blog updates from Jonathan Mann and the team. Why do conventions matter for elections? How does the convention system work?


Play Campaign Rush Ever wondered what it's like to work as a volunteer in a presidential candidate's campaign office during the race for the White House? Then click here for our exclusive game.		Ask a president! Want Abe to explain why the Republicans have an elephant as their logo? Ronnie to tell you why Gov. Arnie will never follow him into the White House? Then click here.


Jargonbuster CNN.com's Jargonbuster explains some of the terms you'll be hearing during 2008 as the U.S. presidential election moves into top gear. Check out our interactive guide.		Steps to the White House From the moment they decide to run, to fundraising and campaign strategy -- a candidate's path to the Oval Office is arduous and all-consuming. Check out our interactive guide


Quick Vote The U.S. president gets an annual salary of $400,000. Given the ongoing financial crisis, do you think that is: Too much for someone who gets so many free perks Too little -- it�s less than Obama and McCain make now Just right or see results		The cost of living How much did gas cost the last time the United States faced a change of president? What was the average price of a house? Who topped the music charts? Click here to find out.


Got an election question? Perplexed by polls? Confused by caucuses? Puzzled by primaries? Send any questions you have on the race for the White House to our experts to thetrail@cnn.com. You can also send Campaign Trail your election photos, videos and stories by clicking here.		CNN election coverage The Campaign Trail will screen on Fridays at 1730 GMT, Saturdays at 0300GMT, 1300 GMT and 1900 GMT and Sundays at 0800 GMT. For a profile of Jonathan Mann, host of The Campaign Trail, click here. For further detailed coverage of the U.S. presidential election, see America Votes; or watchThe Situation Room, anchored by Wolf Blitzer weeknights at 2300 GMT on CNNI.

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