The 2008 (swing-state) World Series: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays

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The Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays face off in game one of the 2008 World Series tonight, while in politics, Pennsylvania and Florida are shaping up to become key battleground states in the 2008 presidential election. So, who is a candidate to root for?

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