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Politicians much more comfortable on late-night TV
It proved to be more than a joke when David Letterman said in late September that "the road to the White House runs through me." Presidential candidates found late-night comedy shows a particularly valuable asset during the 2008 campaign, making more than four times the number of on-set appearances with Letterman, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart and the crowd than the 2004 contenders did, some new research has found.
Franken takes lead in Minn. Senate race
Democratic challenger Al Franken took a lead over Minnesota Republican Senator Norm Coleman in the recount being conducted by the state Canvassing Board.
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It proved to be more than a joke when David Letterman said in late September that "the road to the White House runs through me." Presidential candidates found late-night comedy shows a particularly valuable asset during the 2008 campaign, making more than four times the number of on-set appearances with Letterman, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart and the crowd than the 2004 contenders did, some new research has found.
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