• WP/ABC poll: Bush leads 51 to 45 among likely voters despite increasing doubts about Iraq; swing voters unconvinced by Kerry, who "has yet to break through." Slim majority say war was not worth fighting; 87% paying attention to race. USAT/CNN/Gallop marks 8 point lead for Bush among likely voters. [WP, USAT]
•Bush, Kerry in heated air war over Iraq. Bush attacks flip-flops, Kerry says Bush "still doesn't get it." MoveOn to debut testimonial spot featuring mother of fallen soldier. [WP, NYT, USAT, BG, LAT]
• At debate, Bush to use humor and plain language to highlight Kerry's inconsistencies while Kerry must rally base with spirited offensive. [WP]
• Debate commission will enforce agreement without signing. [NYT]
•KE04 counting on absentee ballots in Iowa. [NYT]
•Bush sees rallies as "fertilizing the grass roots"; phone banks set up on site for excited volunteers. [NYT]
• Terrorists not interested in effecting race; threats result in heightened alert approaching election. Bush officials express concern. [NYT, USAT, LAT]
•Kerry would convene summit of nations regarding Iraq. [BG]
• Anti-Bush voters look longingly towards Kerry. [WP]
• New Hampshire a surprise swing. [WP]
• Campaigns invest in canvassing throughout Wisconsin.
[USAT]
•Kennedy calls handling of Iraq "a toxic mix of ignorance, arrogance and stubborn ideology." [NYT]
• With Halliburton attack, Kerry makes knot of loose tie. [NYT]
• Campaigns risk use of bin Laden in campaign ads; could remind voters he's missing or evoke Bush's praised handling of 9/11. [LAT]
• Federal legislators call for paper records of e-votes. [USAT]
• "Nascar dads" uncomfortable with attention. [USAT]
•Allawi speech just echoed Bush. [WP]
• Museum of the Moving Image offers online archive of campaign ads. [LAT]
