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Oct 6 2008, AP

Officials with the presidential campaigns of John McCain and Barack Obama are trading fresh accusations of mudslinging a month before voters choose George Bush’s successor.

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Cast members Darrell Hammond, left, and Fred Armisen from NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” pose for photos on the set, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, in New York.