August 18, 2008
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(CNN)— With one week to go before the start of the Democratic Convention, both presumptive nominees are sharpening their attacks. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley reports on how John McCain and Barack Obama’s latest war of words will affect the Illinois senator in Denver.

Meanwhile, McCain and Pastor Rick Warren are hitting back at speculation that the Arizona senator got an unfair advantage during this weekend’s faith forum. CNN’s Ed Henry has the details.

Plus: fall battleground states are taking over the spotlight as the election nears. Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider breaks down latest poll findings for these toss-up states.

Finally: Pakistan’s U.S. backed President Pervez Musharraf resigns after being threatened with impeachment. CNN’s Reza Sayah reports from Pakistan on the Bush administration’s promise to work with the country’s new leader to strengthen diplomacy and fight terror.

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