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Obama, Romney trade shots, rally support in crucial states

WEST CHESTER, Ohio — Down to a fierce finish, President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of scaring voters with lies on Friday, while the Republican challenger warned grimly of political paralysis and another recession if Obama reclaims the White House. Heading into the final weekend, the race’s last big report on the economy showed hiring picking up but millions still out of work.

‘‘Four more days!’’ Romney supporters bellowed at a rally in Wisconsin. ‘‘Four more years!’’ Obama backers shouted as the president campaigned in Ohio.

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Please, please, let this campaign come to a merciful end. It's too long. Let's imitate the Brits' campaign format. What? Is it six weeks? That makes sense. All this campaigning here takes its toll on the candidates whose energies should be used for better purposes and for the office they will hold.

The Administration's press says "Obama noted at the top of his campaign speeches that he was still commanding the federal storm response. He also managed to tie it to the theme of his political bid. ‘‘We rise or fall as one nation and as one people,’’ he said, before launching directly to the economic recovery under his watch",,,,,First of all, if Obama is still commanding the federal storm response, he isn't doing any better than he did for the 4 dead Americans in benghazi, Libya. People are starving, no gasoline for vehicles (but windmills and solar panels are still available). Next, there is NO economic recovery under his watch. The economy has gotten WORSE under his watch...In other news, Obama has received far less early votes from Democrats in Ohio through yesterday, and Romney has received far more early votes